Yvette Clarke
Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Introduce Two Opposing AI Bills
One bill assess AI impacts and the other supports a national regulatory framework.
AI
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.
AI
U.S.–UK Tech Pact Spurs $350B in Cross-Atlantic Deals
Deal promises joint leadership on AI, nuclear and quantum computing.
Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
Resilient Digital Infrastructure
Resiliency Becomes Watchword as AI Strains U.S. Infrastructure
Surging demand was reshaping investments in power, capacity, and redundancy.
AI
Lawmakers Warned of Risks in Chilling State AI Regulation
House hearing pit consumer protection concerns against fears of stifled innovation.
Commerce
Samantha Schartman and Angela Siefer: A Call to the Research Community
As federal digital equity programs wind down, researchers are needed to help build sustainable models that keep communities connected.
AI
Connected Nation Holds Summit on Network Infrastructure for AI Leadership
The summit covered a wide array of issues on network infrastructure for AI
Chips
Trump AI Advisor Touts Plan to Secure U.S. Leadership
‘Let's make sure the world is using the American [technology] stack,’ Sriram Krishnan said.
Data Center
Data Center Boom in Virginia's 'Data Center Alley' Raises Infrastructure Concerns
Data center concentration challenges infrastructure sustainability and resilience.
AI
Trump AI Plan Spurs FCC Review of State Regulations
Chairman Brendan Carr cites Communications Act powers as a possible means to preempt state AI laws
AI
Full Slate of Hearings This Week on Broadband, Artificial Intelligence and Energy
Congress tackles broadband, AI and energy in a busy week of hearings. Broadband Breakfast's Resilient Critical Infrastructure Summit is on Thursday.
AI
AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Need for Jump in U.S. Energy Production, Experts Say
AI's energy demands will require a 25% boost in U.S. electricity production over five years, experts warned.
Social Media
FTC Launches Inquiry Into AI Chatbots Acting as Companions and Their Effects on Children
The FTC said Thursday it sent letters to tech companies to understand what steps companies have taken to evaluate the safety of their chatbots when acting as companions.
AI
Cruz Unveils SANDBOX Act to Ease Federal AI Rules
Proposal would let developers test AI under federal waivers
Expert Opinion
Mike Regan: Embedding Resilience and Operationalizing Cybersecurity Across Information Communications
As cyber threats evolve in sophistication and persistence, organizations must shift from reactive defensive strategies to proactive system-wide resilience.
AI
AI Shakes up the Call Center Industry, But Some Tasks Are Still Better Left to Humans
While AI can handle routine tasks, it struggles with more intricate issues. Relying solely on AI can save money, but hurt customer satisfaction.
