12 Days of Broadband
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.
Naomi Jindra
Reporter Naomi Jindra studied communications and political science at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz. She is interested in equal access to broadband infrastructure, as well as digital inclusion.
BEAD
State Broadband Leaders Frustrated by Federal Changes to BEAD Program
States like Kentucky are including less fiber (58%) than in earlier BEAD proposals (85%).
AI
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.
AI
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.
USF
Experts Advocate for Action on Universal Service Fund Reform
'A legacy program that’s done great things for decades,' said one panelist.
Pole Attachments
West Virginia Lawmaker Proposes Empowering State Broadband Offices on Poles
Broadband leaders nationwide face a shared challenge: Keeping utility pole disputes from slowing internet expansion.
Fiber
Fiber is the Foundation for the Next Wave of Connectivity, Say Advocates
‘Fiber always wins,’ said market analyst Michael Render
GPS
SIA, Bull Moose Project Clash over Alleged China Links in GPS Backup Debate
A security trade association is denying claims of Chinese ties in the GPS backup fight
Infrastructure
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.
AI
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.
Digital Divide
Ookla: Digital Divide Narrowed in 33 States
South Dakota ranked No. 1 in Starlink-delivered broadband speeds
Free Speech
Senate Commerce Free Speech Hearing Targets Government Pressure
Cruz’s upcoming hearing will feature executives from Google, Meta, and the Foundation for Individual Rights.
Public Safety
Sen. Scott Urges FCC to Revoke Chinese Drone Approvals Citing National Security Risk
Sen. Scott sees potential to strengthen the U.S. economy through stricter actions against China
BEAD
Chambers Criticizes BEAD Delays, Calls for Clearer Broadband Standards
The BEAD program, Chambers argued, has done more to delay construction than to drive it.
Tribal
New Mexico Make Small Awards to Assist Broadband Planning
The Pueblo of Pojoaque plan to use its grant to improve service mapping.
AI
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
