UN
Trump's New AI Plan Leans Heavily on Silicon Valley Industry Ideas
The plan being released Wednesday is expected to focus on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for energy-intensive data center.
Congress
Congress Approves Trump's $9 Billion Cut to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid
The vote marked the first time in decades that a president has successfully submitted such a rescissions request to Congress.
Energy
Trump Promotes Energy and Tech Investments at a Summit in Pennsylvania
Investments framed as part of a race against China for the most advanced deployment of artificial intelligence
Justice Department
U.S. Judge Says Huawei Must Face Criminal Case for Racketeering and Other Charges
In January 2019, the U.S. Justice Department accused Huawei of using a Hong Kong shell company called Skycom to sell equipment to Iran in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Data Center
Meta Seeks $29B from Private Investors for AI Data Centers
The social media giant is in talks with KKR, Brookfield, and others.
SpaceX
Chinese Geostationary Satellite Reaches Speed of 1Gbps
Method increases chance of usable signals by nearly 20 percent
Energy
Cruz Alleges Alliance Between China, U.S. Climate Groups Undermines American Energy
Senators clash over China’s ties with U.S. energy groups.
The Media Institute
Guthrie Promotes National AI Standard, Supports Moratorium
'We have to beat China,' GOP lawmaker said.
Mobile
FCC Threatens China Mobile With Fines
Telecom company accused of showing ‘a disregard for the Commission’s authority’
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: A Spectrum Pipeline on the Horizon
Congress should choose to open more spectrum as shortages crowd airwaves.
SpaceX
Schumer Urges Trump to Release BEAD Funding, Warns Against Subsidizing Starlink
Senate minority leader asks the White House 'to move swiftly.’
Spectrum
GPS Vulnerabilities Prompt Industry Push for Backup Systems
The FCC is exploring terrestrial and space-based alternatives that could serve as backups when GPS fails.
Homeland Security Department
SpaceX Accelerates GPS Satellite Launch, Aims to Boost Navigation Systems
The latest GPS III satellite enhances positioning accuracy and modernizes aging GPS constellation.
Expert Opinion
New Council on National Security Bolsters the FCC’s Arsenal against China
The Council on National Security will help the FCC articulate a consistent strategy on matters concerning technological innovation and national security.
Ron Wyden
Wyden Warns Fellow Senators about Executive Branch Surveillance
Claims lawmakers not being informed as required.
AI
House Members Spar Over 10-Year Moratorium on State AI Laws
Shorter ban might be an acceptable compromise later
