Briefs
U.S. Government Not Prepared for Conflict Over Subsea Cable
Incidents in the Baltic Sea, Red Sea, and near Taiwan have drawn attention to the security risks posed by potential sabotage
Infrastructure
Broadband Experts Give Biden's Internet Legacy Mixed Remarks
The $42.5 billion BEAD initiative emerged as the administration's greatest achievement though its implementation drew mixed reviews.
ACP
Rep. Clarke Moves to Force Vote on ACP Funding Bill
A majority of the House would need to sign on to the discharge petition.
FSF
Broadband Breakfast on November 29, 2023 – FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order
See Experts Still Disagree on FCC’s New Digital Discrimination Rules, Broadband Breakfast, November 29, 2023 Our Broadband Breakfast Live Online events take place on Wednesday at 12 Noon ET. Watch the event on Broadband Breakfast, or REGISTER HERE to join the conversation. Wednesday, November 29, 2023 – FCC’s Digital
FCC
House Subcommittee Witnesses Disagree on AI for Broadband Maps
The Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing Tuesday on using AI to enhance communication networks.
FCC
Former FCC Commissioner Says FCC Not Best Suited to Distribute Affordable Connectivity Program Funds
The FCC’s expertise does not translate to a social distribution mechanism.
BBLO
‘Watershed Moment’ Has Experts Calling for Increased Federal Regulation of AI
New AI developments could impact jobs that have traditionally been considered safe from technological displacement.
ITIF
Panel Suggests Need for Tracking Mechanism for Broadband Infrastructure Funding
Panelists are concerned that states may not have had the prescriptive guidance needed to maximize funding.
Broadband Live
As States Take Action Against TikTok, Major Privacy Legislation Seems Unlikely
Californians’ opposition to the ADPPA’s preemption provision may be the end of the comprehensive bipartisan privacy bill.
AEI
Twitter Takeover by Elon Musk Forces Conflict Over Free Speech on Social Networks
Transparency laws in Calif. and N.Y. are the ‘liberal’ counterpart to the ‘conservative’ speech laws in Texas and Florida.
AI
AI Should Compliment and Not Replace Humans, Says Stanford Expert
AI that strictly imitates human behavior can make workers superfluous and concentrate power in the hands of employers.
FDIC
Payment Stablecoins Should be Regulated for Safety, FDIC Chair Says
“The main benefit…of a payment stablecoin is the ability to offer cost-effective, real-time, around-the-clock retail and business payments.’
EU
EU’s Digital Services Act May Be a Model for the United States
The Digital Services Act imposes transparency requirements and other accountability measures for tech platforms.
Broadband's Impact
To Build a Digital Identity System, Governments Must Build Trust About Data Collection: Panelists
Citizens need to know what kind of data is collected and why to accept a digital identity system.
12 GHz
More Experts Weigh In On Possibility 12 GHz Band Can Be Shared with 5G Services
More experts weight in on the debate about whether the 12 GHz band can coexist with 5G operations.
Funding
Exclusive Drew Clark Column: Will the Broadband Infrastructure Deal Hold?
Many in Washington aren’t holding their breath for the broadband infrastructure deal to collapse.
