journalism
Broadband Breakfast at LION Publishers' Conference
'There isn't any other space where you, as an independent publisher, can go to really find your people.'
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AI
The Success of AI Music Creators Sparks Debate on the Future of the Music Industry
Some artists oppose AI, while others, such as will.i.am, Timbaland, and Imogen Heap have embraced the technology.
AI
AI Apocalypse? Why The Language Surrounding Tech is Sounding Increasingly Religious
Powerful AI could pose existential risks to humanity, even as tech leaders describe it in religious terms of salvation and apocalypse.
Copyright
Cox to Supreme Court: ISPs Not Liable for Customers’ Infringement
The company is appealing a Fourth Circuit ruling that said Cox could be found partially liable for its customers pirating music.
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority Obstructed Audits, Punished Whistleblower, Says Inspector General
The office said the reports resulted in a change of leadership at FirstNet Authority.
BEAD
As More States Post Draft BEAD Plans, Fiber Still at Two-Thirds of Locations
Two more states posted plans for public comment Thursday afternoon – Tennessee and North Carolina – bringing the total to at least 30.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Spend $31.5 Million on Broadband, Modernizing MDUs
Plan to focus on updating internet infrastructure in Multiple Dwelling Units
Policyband
Stung − Beehive Broadband Takes Big Hit in Nevada’s New BEAD Plan
Would anyone be surprised to see West Virginia’s plan − developed by Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) and supported by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R) – win approval on Sept. 5?
BEAD
NTIA Administrator Arielle Roth Joins Sen. Shelley Moore Capito in West Virginia
NTIA administrator travels to West Virginia to tout state with the highest percentage fiber (thus far) in its BEAD proposal.
Spectrum
SpaceX, CTIA at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
The satellite operator said it wanted easier access to airwaves above 24 GHz.
SpaceX
Starlink Hits 7 Million Users Worldwide
Elon Musk’s satellite company serves 150 countries and territories.
FCC
Leading Cable TV Providers Fear Broadband Deployment Barriers
Comcast, Charter, Cox discuss their concerns with FCC staff
BEAD
More Than Half of States Posted New BEAD Plans Ahead of Key NTIA Deadline
Some states received extra time beyond Sept. 4.
Free Speech
Online Age Checks Are Proliferating in Australia, EU, Mississippi and Elsewhere
For example, beginning Friday, Bluesky will no longer be available in Mississippi
Democracy
Judge Rejects Emergency Bid to Compel Musk-Related FCC FOIA Release
However, the Court Order calls for faster document production on Musk’s DOGE program.
Policyband
WISP CEO Compares Virginia Broadband Funding to ‘Mob Organization’
The CEO of RBNS, a WISP, said Virginia's broadband funding process is like a 'mob organization just doing whatever it wants with no regard to law and personal property rights.'
