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Content Moderation, Section 230 and the Future of Online Speech

Our comprehensive report examines the extremely timely issue of content moderation and Section 230 from multiple angles.

FCC

FCC Auction Authority, Calls for Tax-Free Broadband Grants, TikTok Ban Details

A bill that would extend the auction authority of the FCC passed the House.

Chips

In Call for Chips Incentives, U.S. Sets Sights on Taking Back Manufacturing Share of Key Technologies

The department is targeting private sector investments to float goals of Chips and Science Act.

Commerce

China Not Retaliating on U.S. Export Policy Out of Fear of Further Restrictions: Experts

China recognizes that it cannot produce all tech on its own, one expert said.

Fixed Wireless

‘Not a Great Product’: AT&T Not Looking to Invest Heavily in Fixed Wireless

The company’s CFO compared fixed wireless to ‘empty calories.’

FCC

Ending Mobile Dead Zones, 16 Million on Affordable Connectivity Program, NTIA Closes Minority Program

The proposal would allow space providers to get authorization to use licensed mobile spectrum to cover dead zones.

Expert Opinion

Garland McCoy: On Maps, States Need a Digital Sheriff to Fend for Themselves

The day the music stopped for rural America with the release of FCC’s “new” map.

Expert Opinion

Anton Shmakov: The Problem With Internet Connectivity Today, and Where to Go From Here

ISP bonding solutions are the best option for business-grade, reliable, on-site internet connectivity.

FSF

Does Digital Discrimination Require Intent? In FCC Proceeding, Commenters Disagree

FCC laws should not include unintentional acts of discrimination, say industry voices.

Social Media

Supreme Court Considers Liability for Twitter Not Removing Terrorist Content

Many of the arguments in Twitter v. Taamneh hinged on specific interpretations of the Anti-Terrorism Act.

Justice Department

Rosenworcel New Prison Proposal, Lawsuit Against Robocalls, FTC’s Office

The FCC will vote on call rates of incarcerated people at its next open meeting next month.

Cybersecurity

Large Telecoms Pitch Strike Force for Internet Traffic Security Over Global Gateway

Verizon, AT&T and Lumen warned about prescriptive rules that could diminish security.

Defense Department

Bret Swanson: Censors Target Internet Talkers With AI Truth Scores

Conservative podcasters were 11 times more likely than liberal podcasters to share claims fact-checked as false.

Fabric

Tribal Ready Wants Better Broadband Data to Benefit Indian Country

Tribal leaders and citizens must gather data ‘on a scale large enough to ensure that Tribal nations receive’ funding.

Section 230

Supreme Court Justices Express Caution About Entering Section 230 Debate

During oral arguments for Gonzalez v. Google, justices repeatedly voiced concerns about potential unintended consequences.

Justice Department

Rosenworcel Robotext Proposal, Technology Strike Force, Sugar Land’s Fiber Deal

The commission will vote on the robotext proposal in March.