Social Media
Instagram Says It's Limiting Teens to PG-13 Content
Meta announced that Instagram will restrict teenagers to PG-13 content by default, requiring parental permission to change settings.
AI
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.
AI
Nobel Economics Prize Goes to 3 Researchers Explaining Innovation-Driven Growth
Aghion co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Commission, which in 2024 submitted a report to French President Emmanuel Macron.
Data Center
Bezos Predicts ‘Gigawatt Data Centers in Space’ as the Next Big Leap
The Amazon CEO said space-based data centers could tap constant solar power
Nuclear
Rep. Guthrie: Nuclear Power Vital to U.S. Dominance in AI
China has reportedly supplied more than 80 percent of new nuclear capacity in the past five years.
BEAD
Rep. Guthrie: BEAD Money Needs to Flow
Guthrie considers Europe an example of over-regulation
AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Landmark Bill Creating AI Safety Measures
The law requires AI companies to disclose safety protocols for their most advanced models and report safety incidents to the state within 15 days.
Infrastructure
Experts Discuss the Importance of Satellite and Terrestrial Infrastructure for Resilience
A robust positioning, navigation and timing network could help America discourage attacks.
AI
Democratic and Republican Lawmakers Introduce Two Opposing AI Bills
One bill assess AI impacts and the other supports a national regulatory framework.
AI
U.S.–UK Tech Pact Spurs $350B in Cross-Atlantic Deals
Deal promises joint leadership on AI, nuclear and quantum computing.
Data Center
Rural Internet Access Critical for AI Competitiveness: Connected Nation
Rural America risks falling behind in the AI race without foundational infrastructure
Resilience
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.
Expert Opinion
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.
