AI
Europe’s ‘Middle Powers’ Face Structural Challenges in AI Race
European powers are constrained by limited investment and reliance on U.S. firms, speakers say.
Mira Bhakta
Reporter Mira Bhakta studied Economics and Legal Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She’s focused on how federal and foreign policy impacts the development and use of new technology.
Fiber
Maui Becomes Fourth Fully Fiber-Enabled Hawaiian Island
Hawaiian Telcom targets a complete statewide transition to fiber by the year's end.
FCC
Public Pushback Grows Against FCC's DJI Drone Restrictions
Public safety officials and small businesses say they struggle to adapt with the DJI ban.
Community Broadband
Group Targets Longmeadow Municipal Broadband Plan
The group has spent thousands advertising against the plan.
BEAD
Wisconsin Officials Press Feds Over Stalled Broadband Funds
Lack of federal guidance halts more than $300 million in obligated state broadband funding.
FCC
FCC Splits On E-Rate Bidding Portal
The proposal passed despite pushback from stakeholders and commissioner Gomez.
AI
Federal Preemption of State AI Laws Threaten Worker Safety
Panelists called for guardrails against AI at the federal, state and local level.
Cybersecurity
Experts Warn Lagging IT And Communications Technology Threatens U.S. Security
House lawmakers question witnesses on the current state of homeland security.
Robocall
FCC Weighs Efforts to Address Robocalls as Industry Pushes Back
Comments on proposals urge caution based on the current technology landscape
Infrastructure
California Middle-Mile Project Advances as Network Operator Selected
About 46 percent of fiber installation complete, state officials say.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Signals Tougher Oversight of Broadband Subsidies
FCC conducting a ‘top-to-bottom’ evaluation of USF programs, Carr says.
FCC
FCC Split on Lifeline Eligibility Reforms, Gomez Says
Commissioner calls subsidy ‘measly’ amid current affordability crisis
FCC
GCI Defends Employment Policies to FCC Critical of DEI
Filing comes amid broader debate over merger reviews tied to workplace policies.
Data Center
Ossoff Probes Energy Impact of AI Data Centers in Georgia
Senator questions whether companies’ pledges to pay their own way are credible and enforceable.
Data Center
PR Push Seen as Key to Overcoming Data Center Opposition
Industry talk outlines strategy to address rising community backlash.
Data Center
Long Wait Times Push Data Centers Away From Renewables
Developers turn to natural gas to meet rapid AI-driven demand.
