Wireless
NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Nokia
The deal ushers in what NVIDIA and Nokia call the AI-native era of wireless.
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BEAD
Pew: Bad Data a Barrier to Shoring up Broadband Workforce
The $42.45 billion BEAD program is expected to create a large jump in demand.
Privacy
Texas Finalizes $1.3B Privacy Settlement With Google
Google violated state law by collecting users’ location, browsing, and biometric data, Texas' attorney general said.
Policyband
Former Newsmax Host Sean Spicer Backs Nexstar-TEGNA Deal Opposed by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy
Trump 45’s first Press Secretary says abolishing the 39% cap allows more right-leaning affiliate owners to become more influential
University of Washington Information School
Anchor Institution Say Mission Endures as Policy Climate Shifts
Coalition leaders outline long-term strategy for the future of digital equity and inclusion.
Free Speech
Trump Expected to Name White House Economic Aide Ryan Baasch to FTC
A former Texas litigator, Baasch has taken on social media companies over content moderation.
John Thune
Bipartisan Senate Aides Expect to Unveil USF Modernization Framework by 2026
Reform effort seeks fair contributions to the Universal Service Fund from modern internet providers.
Megan Janicki
Libraries Warn Federal Cuts Could Undo Digital Inclusion Gains
Officials say agency funding underpins broadband and workforce access.
Digital Divide
Advocates Warn Broadband Gains at Risk Without Sustainable Consumer Subsidy
Panel links ACP lapse to rising disconnections and affordability strain.
Free Speech
Trusty Warns FCC Must ‘Walk Carefully’ on Broadcast Regulation
Citing the FCC’s obligations to maintain public interest in broadcasting, Trusty struck a tone similar to Chairman Brendan Carr.
Spectrum
Frequency Forward Wants FCC Hearing on Musk's China Ties
The group said the agency shouldn't approve SpaceX's latest spectrum deal without such a hearing.
Earnings
Charter Loses 109,000 Broadband Subscribers
The cable giant said competition from fixed wireless and fiber isn’t letting up.
AI
Mistake-Filled Legal Briefs Show the Limits of Relying on AI Tools at Work
Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence.
Policyband
Starlink Shrinking Broadband Performance Gap between Rich and Poor, Researchers Find
'Starlink shows great promise in terms of equity,' Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Claim.
Oregon
Panel Ties Broadband Affordability to Workforce and AI Readiness
New York’s internet policy illustrates state-driven affordability reform.
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%).
