Broadband's Impact
They Came Not to Bury, But to Praise the Telecom Act of 1996
The biggest failure, according to panelists? The continued digital divide
AI
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform humans' relationship with technology, and each other.
AI
Legal Hurdles Await Trump's AI Executive Order
If states file suit, Trump’s attempt to force states to abandon 'onerous' laws regulating AI will likely fall short in court, argues expert.
AI
State Attorneys General to FCC: Don’t Preempt AI Laws
The agency asked whether to consider AI laws as part of a broader preemption effort.
AI
EU Opens Investigation into Musk's AI Chatbot Grok over Sexual Deepfakes
An X spokeswoman said the platform remains committed to safety and has zero tolerance for child sexual exploitation and non-consensual nudity.
Expert Opinion
Jeffrey Westling: 5G Panic Is the Last Thing America’s Tech Strategy Needs
RFK Jr.'s unfounded 5G health claims threaten U.S. broadband deployment and AI leadership while benefiting overseas competitors.
Greenland
Davos Notebook: Trump, Greenland, Security and Tech
Trump said he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's agreed on 'the framework of a future deal' on Greenland and the Arctic region.
Ursula von der Leyen
Inequality and Unease in Davos: Donald Trump, Nvidia Set to Attend
Trump, who has unsettled markets and allies alike with his America First agenda, is set to swoop in and dominate talk at the gathering of globalists.
Energy
White House and Governors Pressure Grid Operator to Boost Power, Slow Electricity Hikes
The White House and the governors are trying to pressure the operator of the mid-Atlantic power grid to get tech companies to bid on contracts to build new power plants.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: Winning in 6G Will Not Require More Spectrum
The White House 6G memorandum wrongly focuses on spectrum allocation instead of AI efficiency and spectrum sharing.
Privacy Challenges Are Looming Behind AI Regulation, Say FBCA Panelists
Hosted by the Federal Communications Bar Association, the event featured lawmakers and aides from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Colorado
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: CBRS Shared Spectrum Critical for U.S. Wireless Innovation
Federal spectrum auction mandates could threaten CBRS's GAA tier, which enables diverse users from rural ISPs to enterprises to deploy private wireless networks.
AI
Senate Commerce Committee United in Support of Limiting Kids’ Screen Time
Still, the E-Rate program got caught in partisan crossfire, as some senators said the program led to unsupervised connectivity in schools.
Data Center
Energy Leaders Say Permitting Reform Key to Powering AI, Data Centers, and Broadband
Panelists raised concerns about lagging U.S. energy infrastructure amid growing AI demand.
Commerce
Sales of a Powerful Nvidia AI Chip to China Gets the Greenlight, With Conditions
China won’t be allowed to use the chips for military purposes and is not allowed to import more than 50% of the chips sold to U.S. customers.
Data Center
Partnership Targets Low-Latency AI at Internet Exchange Points
Platform offers a capital-efficient and scalable alternative to centralized AI data centers.
AI
DOJ Launches Task Force to Challenge State AI Regulations
The task force will target state AI policies deemed 'inconsistent' with federal priorities.
