AI

Opposition Toward OpenAI Brings Two Violent Attacks on CEO’s Home

Two incidents in four days at Sam Altman’s San Francisco residence highlight AI backlash.

Privacy

Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears

Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.

5G Wireless

Ookla Report: mmWave 5G Networks are Growing

Ookla’s speed test surveys indicate that wireless providers are adding mmWave5G capacity around the country.

Satellite

Senate Commerce Targets Satellite Security in Next Executive Session

Satellite security and proposed social media warnings headline Commerce committee markup.

Center for American Rights

Robert Corn-Revere: Fact Checking Without Facts

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over 'fake news' distort the public interest standard, the author writes

Cybersecurity

FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program

The previous selection, UL Solutions, withdrew after FCC Chairman Brendan Carr probed its connections to China.

Data Center

House Bill to Offset Data Centers' Impact on Energy Costs Introduced

Lawmakers say utilities are increasingly passing infrastructure costs to households.

FCC

FCC Eyes Stronger Rules to Combat Robocalls

Proposal could expand verification requirements for telecom providers.

enforcement

AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding

The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.

Policyband

Die-Hard Eagles Fan in Indiana Created ‘Optimization Algorithm’ to Slash His Annual NFL Streaming Bill by 60%

HUDDLEMAXX relies on ‘strategic trial stacking’ to time free trials and promotional windows to help NFL fans cut their streaming bills

Space

NASA Already Has Next Artemis Flight in Its Sights

In 2027, Artemis III’s yet-to-be -named crew will practice docking their Orion capsule with a lunar lander in orbit around Earth. NASA plans on an astronaut moon landing in 2028.

Hyperscale Data Centers to Reach 67% of Global Capacity by 2031

Cloud giants rapidly expanding infrastructure as AI demand accelerates.

Funding

New Mexico Funds Wi-Fi for Historical Sites

A step in the state’s plan to improve access in every community.

Space

Artemis II’s Journey Around the Moon Ends With Dramatic Splashdown

The first astronauts to visit the moon in more than a half-century are back on Earth. 'This is just the beginning,' said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.

Nebraska

Nebraska Broadband Director Patrick Haggerty to Depart May 1

DOT Director Vicki Kramer will take over the role on an interim basis.

Data Center

Sangamon County, Illinois, Approves $500M Data Center After Heated Debate

Critics warn the project could strain local resources while offering limited long-term benefits