AI
Federal AI Turns to Factories as Cloud Limits Emerge
AI workloads and security demands require infrastructure beyond the cloud, tech leaders say.
Georgina Mackie
Georgina Mackie studied Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin and the University of California, Los Angeles. Her interests include gatekeeping in news coverage and the impact of AI on the news ecosystem.
American Federation of Teachers
Senate Introduces Bills Targeting Kids’ AI Safety and Literacy
AI chatbots pose real risks for kids, senators agree.
FCC
Oregon Pushes Back on Lifeline Fraud Findings
State regulators said federal policies kept some deceased Lifeline subscribers active.
First Amendment
FTC Drops NewsGuard Probe After Yearlong Dispute
Case raises questions about federal scrutiny of private content-rating firms
Rural
Capito Bill Tightens FCC Vetting of Broadband Providers
Measure targets accountability in how federal broadband funds are awarded
Labor Department
AFL-CIO President Calls AI 'Single Biggest Threat to Working People of Our Lifetime'
President Liz Shuler, whose federation of unions represents 15 million workers, pushed for guardrails on AI.
Satellite
Amazon to Launch Leo 6 Satellites
Mission advances buildout of low-earth orbit satellite network
Mike Romano
USF Reform Draft Expected By End Of May, Lawmaker Says
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson calls current funding model unsustainable as reform talks advance.
ReConnect
RUS Signals Launch of Next ReConnect Funding Round
Elmshaeuser says program remains central as federal broadband funding expands
BEAD
NTIA To Set Guidance For $21B In BEAD Funds Within ‘a Few Months’
Agency says it is on track to deliver universal broadband as billions remain unspent
BEAD
Federal Approval Clears $319M for North Carolina Broadband Projects
State unlocks $319 million to connect more than 93,000 locations.
Data Center
Virginia Lawmakers Deadlocked on Data Center Tax Incentive
Senate moves to end incentives while House seeks to preserve them with new rules.
USDA
ReConnect Funding Restored in FY2027 USDA Bill
House breaks with USDA request on rural broadband funding
E-Rate
80 Groups Oppose FCC E-Rate Bidding Portal
Groups warn proposal could add burdens and deter participation.
Data Center
Seattle Mayor Considers Data Center Moratorium
More than 54,000 emails were sent to Seattle City Council members urging the ban.
Data Center
Alaska Pushes for Data Center Investment
State plans gas pipeline and fiber expansion to attract developers seeking lower costs and new sites.
