AI
What AI Policymakers Need to Be Thinking About in California and Beyond
Examples of harms from AI already exist, such as Californians being wrongfully denied unemployment insurance during the pandemic.
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Democracy
Why Barbara McQuade is So Worried About Disinformation
Disinformation is a threat to democracy, especially in local elections, she said: 'True patriotism is a commitment to truth.'
DC Circuit
FCC Refuses to Stay Net Neutrality Rules, Setting Up Court Battle
The FCC also filed a motion to move the case from the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati to the D.C. Circuit in Washington.
CPUC
California Issues Last Mile Fund Draft Resolutions
Applicants for California's Last Mile Federal Funding Account can expect to receive feedback soon.
quantum
Portland, Ore: FCC Policy Denying Cities $3.75 Billion a Year
Portland wants to apply their standard 5 percent right-of-way fee to cable broadband providers.
USTelecom
Federal Communications Commission Updates Border Gateway Protocol Reporting
Regulations would require providers to submit annual reports on risk mitigation.
FCC
Panelists Debate Paid Peering, Net Neutrality at California Broadband Summit
Broadband industry groups challenged the rules in court last week.
Infrastructure
New Advocacy Group Addresses Infrastructure Safety
Damages to underground infrastructure are estimated to cost $30 million annually.
CPUC
Legislators, Providers Concerned about California Broadband Grant Timelines
The state is 'poised to begin' awarding stalled grants.
Sixth Circuit
GOP-Leaning Sixth Circuit to Hear Net Neutrality Case
The Sixth Circuit was selected by lottery because national and state trade groups had filed identical appeals in four other circuits.
Geoffrey Starks
FCC Seeks To Help Schools, Libraries Defend Against Cyber Threats
A proposed $200 million pilot program was approved by a 3-2 vote
Infrastructure
Broadband Infrastructure Providers Share California Regulatory Challenges
'The challenges are not new… We haven't really progressed to the point where we have solutions,' infrastructure provider says
IIJA
White House Launches Federal-State Energy Collab
The Biden Administration facilitated 21 state commitments to prioritize increasing energy grid capacity.
Middle Mile
California Middle-Mile Initiative Prioritizes Connecting Local Grant Applicants
The $3.8-billion program's director said 107 grant applicants intend to connect to its infrastructure.
Louisiana
Louisiana Begins BEAD Pre-Qualifications
The preliminary pre-qualification will allow subgrantees to prepare qualification materials.
Expert Opinion
How Learning to Cooperate Expands Mobile Broadband Access
Greater internet access is increasing demand for a dense 5G network
