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AI Preemption Debate In Congress’s Hands

The longer Congress waits, the harder it may be.

Congress

Senators Affirm Need For U.S. Dominance In Space Exploration

The Artemis II mission is just the start, senators say.

Expert Opinion

Evan Swarztrauber: Your Phone, Their Rules. It’s Time to Unlock the Mobile Market

The FCC should require carriers to automatically unlock cellphones once they're paid off, freeing consumers to switch providers and benefit from wireless competition.

Congress

Former FCC Commissioner O'Rielly Backs House GOP Data Privacy Bill

The SECURE Data Act would attempt to protect consumers while preempting conflicting state laws.

Expert Opinion

Joel Thayer and Matthew Wong: Space Policy Can’t Run on Dial-Up Speeds

A bipartisan push at the FCC and in Congress aims to modernize satellite licensing and clear the backlog threatening American leadership in space.

In the PR Battle for AI Data Centers, Tech Giants Got a Blue-Collar Ally

Tech execs talk of needing to train hundreds of thousands more skilled workers.

Third Way

Bill Introduced to Expand Enrollment of Lifeline Program

State grants would support program outreach and enrollment.

American Federation of Teachers

Senate Introduces Bills Targeting Kids’ AI Safety and Literacy

AI chatbots pose real risks for kids, senators agree.

Congress

House Passes Farm Bill

Rural broadband programs extended through 2031.

Congress

Internal Divisions Force House Republicans to Delay Farm Bill Vote

Meanwhile, House appropriators advance spending bill with $88 million for USDA broadband efforts.

Darren Soto

Congress to Take Up Broadband, Public Safety Bills Under Suspension-of-Rules

House to consider FirstNet reauthorization, USF vetting bill, and others.

Expert Opinion

Gary Shapiro: The War on Platforms is a War on Innovation

The author urges Congress to preserve Section 230 and the legal tradition of regulating bad actors rather than the technologies they use–especially AI.