AI
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.
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Expert Opinion
Charles Frohman: RFK’s Wireless Danger Study Puts GOP on Notice
HHS will study wireless harm, while the FCC denies informed consent on antennas forced outside bedrooms and classrooms, the author says
Spectrum
Carriers and Satellite Companies at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite operators want easier access, which mobile providers fear would upend licenses they purchased.
Vermont
Welch Calls Broadband Essential for Rural Opportunity at Vermont Statehouse
The senator met with state and local leaders in Montpelier to discuss federal priorities aimed at strengthening rural communities.
Fiber
Vanderbilt Report Argues for 'Dig Once' Policies to Reduce Fiber Instillation Costs
Requiring states to lay conduit during road construction would save 70-90% of fiber installation costs, says report
Comcast
Comcast Agrees to $117.5 Million Settlement Over 2023 Data Breach
The proposed settlement provides cash payments and identity protection services to 31 million customers affected by the cyberattack.
Policyband
Comcast to Pay $117.5 million to Settle Data Breach Case
The settlement covers 31.7 million people in the U.S. and territories whom Comcast notified about the 2023 breach
Social Media
France's Macron Pushes to Fast-Track Ban on Social Media for Children Under 15
Macron made the announcement in a video released Saturday. He emphasized that children's emotions and minds should not be manipulated by social media platforms.
Social Media
What to Know About the Deal to Keep TikTok From Being Banned in the U.S.
A terms of service change says TikTok is able to use that content to operate or improve the platform, subject to settings.
BEAD
Warnock Calls for Release of Nearly $1B in Georgia BEAD Funding
The letter demands that the Trump Administration release the already appropriated funds.
Spectrum
Tower Companies Continue Push for Conditions on EchoStar Spectrum Deals
Executives urged FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to ensure Dish’s obligations would be paid.
Expert Opinion
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.
Appalachian Regional Commission
House Committee Approves Appalachian Satellite Broadband Bill
The legislation directs GAO to study the use of satellite broadband for economic development in Appalachia.
Supreme Court
Array Says Whistleblowers Shouldn’t Be Able to Sue Under False Claims Act
Three Supreme Court justices have said there are 'substantial questions' on the issue.
Data Center
Senate Bill to Offset Data Centers' Impact on Energy Costs Introduced
The bill would require data centers to pay for local transmission upgrades and offset their grid impact through new power resources.
Energy
Trump Administration Scraps Solar Projects in Puerto Rico as Grid Crumbles
The Energy Department said that a push under Puerto Rico’s former governor for a 100% renewable future threatened the reliability of its energy system.
