Sen. Cantwell Unveils Six-Point Plan to Govern Frontier AI
The proposal calls for stronger federal oversight of Artificial Intelligence systems
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Google, Constellation Nuclear Deal Adds Capacity to Mid-Atlantic Grid
The agreement marks a major step toward securing reliable, carbon-free power as electricity demand from data centers grows
USTelecom Nominates Ziply’s Jessica Epley to USAC Board
The move comes as industry leaders focus on strengthening the administration of federal broadband and telecommunications programs
Starlink Opens Beta for Community Internet Hosts
Hosts would handle site setup, power and basic upkeep, while Starlink manages payments and user access.
Senators Press for Liability and Transparency After ‘Rogue AI’ Incident
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., says AI developers should face product-liability standards
Indiana to Spend $400 Million to Fund New BEAD Projects
Construction could begin this fall, with all BEAD-funded buildouts expected to finish by 2030.
Fiber
Optimum To Bring 8 Gbps Fiber to New Jersey’s East Brunswick and South River
The upgrade will connect thousands of households and local businesses to Optimum’s full-fiber network.
Maryland Joins Virginia in Tightening Data Center Rules With New Accountability Framework
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, D, signs an executive order establishing a statewide review process
Free State Opposed to Price Caps on Retail Broadband
A Free State Foundation report argues that competition and targeted subsidies - not price regulation - are the better path to improving broadband affordability.
Virginia
Gov. Spanberger Moves to Rein In Virginia’s Data Center Boom Without a Moratorium
Plan would eliminate automatic local approval for any data center using more than 25 megawatts of power
U.S. Secures 'Permanent Control' of Greenland Security in New Arctic Deal
The U.S. will retain permanent access, basing, and overflight rights in Greenland
U.S. Broadband Capex Hits $92.6B in 2025 as Fiber Fuels AI-Era Networks
The report frames 2020-2025 as the strongest sustained era of network investment on record
People
Colorado Broadband Head Resigns
The Maine Public Utilities Commission chair is also stepping down
FCC Relaunches Tech Advisory Council to Guide Spectrum, AI and 6G Policy
The relaunch of the Technological Advisory Council is to strengthen engineering leadership on emerging communications technologies
Ziply Fiber Completes Redundant Fiber Ring in Quincy, Washington
Ziply Fiber's fiber ring will boost reliability for data center and AI workloads
House Panel to Mark Up Broadband Strategy, Satellite Licensing Bills
House lawmakers will consider measures to require a national broadband strategy and accelerate FCC approval timelines for satellite licenses
