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Artificial Intelligence and Copyright – July 2024
Read all Exclusive ReportsAs artificial intelligence and machine learning technology advances, industries are changing and redefining what it means to create and innovate. At the heart of this excitement is the consideration of how this technology will be regulated, particularly in regard to the use and protection of copyrighted materials. Lawmakers, regulatory bodies and courts worldwide are grappling with these issue.
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Internet Caucus-Affiliated Org Previews Tech Policy in Congress
A panel of policy experts said there could be movement on areas of bipartisan consensus
They Came Not to Bury, But to Praise the Telecom Act of 1996
The biggest failure, according to panelists? The continued digital divide
Legal Hurdles Await Trump's AI Executive Order
If states file suit, Trump’s attempt to force states to abandon 'onerous' laws regulating AI will likely fall short in court, argues expert.
State Attorneys General to FCC: Don’t Preempt AI Laws
The agency asked whether to consider AI laws as part of a broader preemption effort.
EU Opens Investigation into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok over Sexual Deepfakes
An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Jeffrey Westling: 5G Panic Is the Last Thing America’s Tech Strategy Needs
RFK Jr.'s unfounded 5G health claims threaten U.S. broadband deployment and AI leadership while benefiting overseas competitors.
Davos Notebook: Trump, Greenland, Security and Tech
Trump said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's agreed on 'the framework of a future deal' on Greenland and the Arctic region.
Inequality and Unease in Davos: Donald Trump, Nvidia Set to Attend
Trump, who has unsettled markets and allies alike with his America First agenda, is set to swoop in and dominate talk at the gathering of globalists.
Broadband Breakfast on February 18, 2026 - AI, Nuclear Power and Data Centers
As AI-driven data centers strain the grid and tech companies turn to nuclear power, can utilities and policymakers scale energy infrastructure fast enough?
White House and Governors Pressure Grid Operator to Boost Power, Slow Electricity Hikes
The White House and the governors are trying to pressure the operator of the mid-Atlantic power grid to get tech companies to bid on contracts to build new power plants.
Dean Bubley: Winning in 6G Will Not Require More Spectrum
The White House 6G memorandum wrongly focuses on spectrum allocation instead of AI efficiency and spectrum sharing.
Privacy Challenges Are Looming Behind AI Regulation, Say FBCA Panelists
Hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association, the event featured lawmakers and aides from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado
Dean Bubley: CBRS Shared Spectrum Critical for U.S. Wireless Innovation
Federal spectrum auction mandates could threaten CBRS's GAA tier, which enables diverse users from rural ISPs to enterprises to deploy private wireless networks.
Senate Commerce Committee United in Support of Limiting Kids’ Screen Time
Still, the E-Rate program got caught in partisan crossfire, as some senators said the program led to unsupervised connectivity in schools.
Energy Leaders Say Permitting Reform Key to Powering AI, Data Centers, and Broadband
Panelists raised concerns about lagging U.S. energy infrastructure amid growing AI demand.
Sales of a Powerful Nvidia AI Chip to China Gets the Greenlight, With Conditions
China won’t be allowed to use the chips for military purposes and is not allowed to import more than 50% of the chips sold to U.S. customers.
Partnership Targets Low-Latency AI at Internet Exchange Points
Platform offers a capital-efficient and scalable alternative to centralized AI data centers.
DOJ Launches Task Force to Challenge State AI Regulations
The task force will target state AI policies deemed 'inconsistent' with federal priorities.
Microsoft's Brad Smith Pushes Big Tech to 'Pay Our Way' for AI Data Centers
Amid rising opposition, Microsoft is trying to win over communities concerned about AI data centers.
Apple Turns to Google to Smarten Up Siri and Bring AI to iPhone
The deal that allowing Apple to tap into Google’s AI technology was disclosed Monday in a joint statement from the Silicon Valley powerhouses.
From Climbing Vacuums to Cyber Pets: Some Highlights of CES 2026
CES 2026 showcased futuristic tech, from paper-thin screens to AI-driven gadgets.
Big Tech Data Centers: Meta's Massive Nuclear Power Deals, $20B by xAI in Mississippi
Meta's Prometheus AI data center is being built in New Albany, Ohio, and will be a 1-gigawatt cluster spanning spanning multiple buildings.
Dose of Uncertainty: Experts Wary of AI Health Gadgets at CES
Health and tech experts warn about gadgets' effectiveness and urge consumers to know where their data is going.
'Worst in Show' CES Products Include AI Refrigerators, AI Companions and AI Doorbells
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year's CES gadget show, but not always for the right reasons.
AI May Be a Sticking Point for Hollywood, But Entertainment Leaders Voice New Optimism
Among the entertainment options on display at CES2026: AI-powered smart headphones and other innovations to enhance at-home viewing.
At CES, Automakers Push Software-Defined Vehicles and Autonomous Vehicles
Ford sets 2028 target for Level 3 ‘eyes-off’ driving
A Broadband Breakfast Spotlight on AI Infrastructure at CES2026
Artificial intelligence has dominated CES2026. Broadband Breakfast panelists probed the infrastructure and energy implications
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
The Coolest Technology from Day 1 of CES2026
CES is a huge opportunity annually for companies both large and small to parade products they plan to put on shelves this year.
CES Unveiled Previewed AI, Industrial Tech Ahead of Las Vegas Show
Sunday preview event in Las Vegas event highlighted agentic AI, physical AI, and software-defined vehicles before CES opens on Tuesday.
What to Do With Remaining BEAD Funds, a.k.a 'Non-Deployment'?
As states complete their broadband spending plans, a fight is brewing over the remaining $21 billion.
Supreme Court Seen as Likely to Overturn Fourth Circuit’s Ruling in Cox v. Sony
But it’s not clear what new standard justices will lay out.
FTC Vacates Consent Order Against AI Company Rytr
Agency says AI tools should not be judged on potential misuse
Who Will Dominate AI: The U.S., China, Both or Neither?
A ‘Sputnick moment’ for AI. A new cold war – the race to superintelligence – is on.
Boys at Her School Shared AI-Generated, Nude Images of Her. After a Fight, She Was the One Expelled
The police took the opposite action, charging two of the boys who’d been accused of sharing explicit images.
Trump Media to Merge with Nuclear Fusion Company that Wants to Power AI
Fusion technology has been seen as a long way off but tech companies view it as a promising way of powering their energy-hungry AI data centers.
Militant Groups Are Experimenting With AI, Risks Expected to Grow
Washington has responded with calls to investigate how militant groups are using AI and encourage tech companies to share more about how products are potentially being misused.
Humanoid Robots Take Center Stage at Silicon Valley Summit, But Skepticism Remains
The commercial boom in AI has sparked interest in humanoid robots. Around 50 companies are investing heavily in humanoid development.
Uncertain Reactions to the Executive Order on AI and BEAD Non-Deployment Funds
Experts said tying the funding to favorable state AI laws could raise legal issues, but states weren’t certain to litigate.
White House Issues Order Pledging to Withhold BEAD Funds From States With 'Onerous' AI Laws
Order tones down language of leaked draft, but continues restriction on dispensing remaining BEAD funds to states with 'onerous' AI laws.
Time Magazine Names 'Architects of AI' as its Person of the Year for 2025
AI was a leading contender for the top slot, according to prediction markets, along with tech CEOs Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Sam Altman of OpenAI.
Should BEAD Non-Deployment Funds Be Linked to AI? How Should Funds Be Spent?
Experts disagreed on conditioning broadband funding on state AI regulations, balancing digital economy goals against legal constraints.
Google Facing a New Antitrust Probe in Europe Over Content it Uses for AI
The investigation is under the EU's competition regulations, not the newer Digital Markets Act.
Trump’s AI Executive Order Triggers Concern
Lawmakers object to plan that could let White House sue states over AI laws
Brookings Panelists: AI Stack Already Showing Signs of Market Concentration
Former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler warned that two-thirds of AI compute is controlled by three companies.
Trump Approves Sale of More Advanced Nvidia Computer Chips Used in AI to China
Trump said Monday on his social media site that he had informed China’s leader Xi Jinping and 'President Xi responded positively!'
Georgia Power Says It Needs a Huge Increase in Power Capacity to Meet Data Center Demand
State's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase electricity capacity by 50% over six years to serve data centers.
Health and Human Services Aims to Expand Adoption of AI
Experts said the bold plan was worth celebrating but warned that the government's embrace of AI tools shouldn't come at the expense of safety.
Wayne Brough: Don’t Let the NDAA Derail America’s Spectrum Pipeline and Tech Leadership
An NDAA provision granting Pentagon veto authority over spectrum reallocation could block commercial wireless expansion.
Defense Tech Executives: Capital Markets Now Powering Military Innovation
Federal acquisition lags private-sector advances, creating deployment gaps across key defense technologies.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Visits Republicans as Debate Over AI Chips Race with China Rages
The Trump administration in May reversed restrictions that had prevented Nvidia and other chipmakers from exporting their chips.
Scalise: No AI Moratorium in National Defense Authorization Act
President Donald Trump is still eager to preempt state AI laws.
AI Testing Nonprofit Flags Reliability Gaps Amid Push for National Standards
Former Meta executive said foreign actors may shape training data to influence model outputs.
California Rep. Calls for Guardrails as Preemption Fight Shapes AI Talks
Ted Lieu, D-Calif., said state rules not ideal, but unavoidable until Congress sets baseline protections.
United Nations Says AI's Impact Could Worsen Gaps Between World's Rich and Poor
The authors of the report are urging that countries adopt a 'people first' approach in adopting AI.
Why Cyber Monday Could Break Spending Records Despite Economic Uncertainty
Experts expect consumers to drive record Cyber Monday spending this year, despite wider economic uncertainty.
Supreme Court Grapples With ISP Copyright Dispute
'We are being put to two extremes here... How do we announce a rule that deals with those two extremes?'
Supreme Court Won't Immediately Let Trump Fire Copyright Office Head
Perlmutter's case concerns an office within the Library of Congress. She is the register of copyrights and also advises Congress.
AI-Assisted Shopping is the Talk of the Holiday Shopping Season
Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season.
Panel Weighs New Guardrails for AI Chatbots as Concerns Mount Over Child Safety
Experts debated AI chatbot risks to children, with advocates warning of manipulation techniques while skeptics urged perspective on technology fears.
Study Says Grid Can Handle AI Power Surge
Researchers say flexible compute schedules and modest grid upgrades ease immediate pressure.
OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to Partner in Manufacturing AI Hardware in U.S.
The products that Foxconn will manufacture in its U.S. facilities include cabling and power systems.
Trump Signs Order Launching 'Project Genesis' to Accelerate AI Science and Research
Initiative aims to accelerate discovery in biotechnology, manufacturing, and quantum science in renewed 'Manhattan Project' scale effort.
President Trump to Sign Executive Order on AI at 4 p.m.
BREAKING: White House action could have dramatic impact on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program
Texas Emerged as Top State for AI Infrastructure
Southern states accounted for 26 of the nation’s AI clusters.
Democrat, Public Interest Groups Challenge Legality of White House AI Directive
Critics warn federal preemption efforts exceed agency authority and statutory limits.
Google Unveils Its Next Generation AI with Gemini 3
Google aims to use version 3 of Gemini to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'
BEAD's Future and Digital Divide Solutions Discussed at Broadband Nation Expo
Broadband experts differed on BEAD's rollout, debating whether the program accelerated or obstructed rural connectivity efforts.
Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys This Holiday Season
AI chatbots can foster obsessive use, explicit conversations, and unsafe behaviors
Draft Executive Order Would Tie Non-Deployment Funding to State AI Regulation
The draft would direct NTIA to withhold funds if states regulate AI companies too heavily.
Dean Bubley: Key Lessons from Hong Kong’s 6 GHz Spectrum Auction
Hong Kong's weak auction results suggest regulators should favor unlicensed Wi-Fi over mobile licensing.
Future Data Centers are Driving Up Forecasts for Energy; States Want Proof They'll Be Built
Because of the impact that future plants pose to current ratepayers, state regulators want proof that proposed data centers will actually get built.
12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability
Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.
Watchdog Group Public Citizen Demands OpenAI Withdraw AI Video App Sora Over Deepfake Dangers
OpenAI has faced backlash from public figures and has made some changes, but critics say these responses are insufficient and reactive.
Debra Berlyn: Older Adults Can Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season Despite Scams
Scam losses reached a staggering $12.5 billion in 2024 as fraudsters increasingly weaponize AI technology to create sophisticated schemes.
Broadband So Important That Even Infringement Needn't Knock Pirates Offline, Cox Says
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Cox v. Sony on Dec. 1.
Broadband Breakfast on December 10, 2025 - AI and BEAD Non-Deployment
The news may pave the way for non-deployment funds to be spent for broadband and AI-related projects.
Voters’ Anger at High Electricity Bills and Data Centers Looms Over 2026 Midterms
Communities with fast-rising electric bills or debates over who pays for Big Tech's energy needs are pivotal.
Broadband Breakfast on November 26, 2025 - The State of AI: What It Means for Kids
This discussion will explore how AI is redefining education and childhood in the digital age.
OpenAI Faces 7 Lawsuits Claiming ChatGPT Drove People to Suicide, Delusions
The lawsuits filed Thursday in California state courts allege wrongful death, assisted suicide, involuntary manslaughter and negligence.
FCC Chief of Staff: Network Protection Core to America's National Security
Agency leader outlined measured to protect U.S. networks and innovation from foreign interference.
Senators Introduce Bill Requiring Transparency on AI Job Losses
The legislation would create new reporting rules to track automation’s impact.
Stability AI Largely Wins UK Battle Against Getty Images Over Copyright and Trademark
The judge's decision, released Tuesday, shows Getty narrowly winning its trademark infringement argument but losing its copyright claim.
NTIA to Make the 2028 Olympics a 6G Testbed
NTIA will ‘take the most ambitious, forward-leaning 6G concepts and show the world.’
The Professor Who Leads OpenAI Safety Panel Has Power to Halt Unsafe AI
OpenAI's safety oversight is led by a four-person committee chaired by computer scientist Zico Kolter, who can delay product launches if safety concerns aren't addressed.
OpenAI and Amazon Sign $38 Billion Deal for AI Computing Power
OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon to access massive computing power through AWS, reducing its reliance on Microsoft.
Arkansas Partners With Google to Launch Free Tech Training
Free online courses aim to build high-skill workforce
NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Nokia
The deal ushers in what NVIDIA and Nokia call the AI-native era of wireless.
Mistake-Filled Legal Briefs Show the Limits of Relying on AI Tools at Work
Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.
Commissioner Gomez Calls for Stronger Efforts to Close the Digital Divide
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez urged stronger action to ensure all communities have access to affordable broadband.
Education Representatives Warn of Obstacles on Teaching and AI
Educators from across the U.S. are tackling the promise and pitfalls of AI in classrooms.
Experts Advocate for Action on Universal Service Fund Reform
'A legacy program that’s done great things for decades,' said one panelist.
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Jobs as Spending on AI Accelerates
Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to reduce costs while ramping up AI investments.
Fiber is the Foundation for the Next Wave of Connectivity, Say Advocates
‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render
U.S. Government Helped U.S. Firms Sell Tech Used for Surveillance in China: AP
Tech companies have successfully lobbied against restrictions on selling advanced technology to China despite national security and human rights concerns.
NCTA CEO: U.S. Must Strengthen Internet Infrastructure to Win Global AI Race
“If China takes the lead on any kind of internet infrastructure, it will soon take the lead on AI, too,” Gardner warned.
Elon Musk Warns He May Leave Tesla If $1 Trillion Pay Package Isn’t Approved
Musk said he won’t build Tesla’s 'robot army' without stronger voting control over the company.
Analyst: Amazon Web Services Outage Exposes Limits of Cloud Self-Regulation
Layton urged Big Tech to be held accountable and contribute to FCC programs.
Prince Harry, Meghan Join Call for Ban on Development of AI 'Superintelligence'
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined a diverse group, including Steve Bannon and Glenn Beck, to call for a ban on AI "superintelligence" that threatens humanity.
American AI in a Changing World: Experts Debate Sovereignty, Strategy and Global Stakes
The discussion focused on governments shifting from regulating AI to actively participating in its markets
