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Former GOP Congressman and UK MP Highlight Dangers of Disinformation and Urge Regulation

Will Hurd and Member of Parliament Damien Collins say disinformation on social media platforms a worry in midterm elections.

Free Speech11 months ago

Traditional Media Must Take Unilateral Action On Disinformation, Says Journalist Soledad O’Brien

February 25, 2021 – Broadcasters and cable news stations must unilaterally – without the need for government intervention – follow […]

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

Slaughter Named FTC Chair, Combatting Disinformation with Community Media, Kimmelman Departs Public Knowledge

January 22, 2021—President Joe Biden designated Rebecca Slaughter as acting chair of the Federal Trade Commission on Thursday. Slaughter has […]

Section 2301 year ago

Senate Judiciary Committee Teases, and Then Pulls, Bills Dramatically Narrowing Section 230 Protections

January 2, 2021 — When the Senate reconvenes on Sunday at 11:45 a.m., the body will gavel in for the […]

Social Media1 year ago

Facebook Lifts Its Political Ad Ban In Georgia, Leading Up To Senate Runoff

December 23, 2020 — Less than a week after President-elect Joe Biden secured a victory in the 2020 presidential election, […]

Broadband Roundup1 year ago

COVID-19 Disinformation and Contact Tracing Discussed at DNC, Rural Cloud Initiative, NTIA Internet Use Survey

The Democratic National Convention prime-time convention kicked off Monday night. Much of the production was driven by testimonies from Americans. […]

Broadband's Impact2 years ago

Stakeholders and Tech Experts Gather to Discuss the Future of Internet Governance

July 23, 2020 — Tech policy experts gathered virtually Wednesday and Thursday for IGF-USA 2020, a digital event held by […]

House of Representatives2 years ago

Pandemic Has Created an Environment for Consumer Fraud, Say Congressional Leaders

July 10, 2020 — The coronavirus pandemic has created an environment that is highly vulnerable to nefarious actors, said Rep. […]

Artificial Intelligence2 years ago

U.S. State Department Employing Artificial Intelligence Against COVID-19 Misinformation

July 1, 2020 — Employing artificial intelligence in government operations promises to increase speed, efficiency and analytical power, said government […]

House of Representatives2 years ago

Witnesses Blame Social Media Algorithms for Spread of Misinformation

June 25, 2020 — Algorithms utilized by platforms to keep users engaged are partially to blame for the heightened state […]

Broadband Roundup2 years ago

Broadband Roundup: Transatlantic Working Group Calls for Transparency, Andrew Yang Launches Project, CENIC CEO to Speak

The Transatlantic High Level Working Group on Content Moderation and Freedom of Expression, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy […]

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Former GOP Congressman and UK MP Highlight Dangers of Disinformation and Urge Regulation

Traditional Media Must Take Unilateral Action On Disinformation, Says Journalist Soledad O’Brien

Slaughter Named FTC Chair, Combatting Disinformation with Community Media, Kimmelman Departs Public Knowledge

Senate Judiciary Committee Teases, and Then Pulls, Bills Dramatically Narrowing Section 230 Protections

Facebook Lifts Its Political Ad Ban In Georgia, Leading Up To Senate Runoff

COVID-19 Disinformation and Contact Tracing Discussed at DNC, Rural Cloud Initiative, NTIA Internet Use Survey

Stakeholders and Tech Experts Gather to Discuss the Future of Internet Governance

Pandemic Has Created an Environment for Consumer Fraud, Say Congressional Leaders

U.S. State Department Employing Artificial Intelligence Against COVID-19 Misinformation

Witnesses Blame Social Media Algorithms for Spread of Misinformation

Broadband Roundup: Transatlantic Working Group Calls for Transparency, Andrew Yang Launches Project, CENIC CEO to Speak

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Fear of Big Tech in Auto Industry, Montana Hires Lightbox, USTelecom Hires Media Affairs Director

Vague Social Media Laws Create Fear in the Middle East. Can Encryption Tools Help?

With State Plan and Federal Funds, California in Good Position to Close Digital Divide

AT&T Speeds Tiers, Wisconsin Governor on Broadband Assistance, Broadband as Public Utility

Biden Encourages House to Pass Technology Innovation Funding Bill

Federal Communications Commission Implements Rules for Affordable Connectivity Program

FTC Mum on Microsoft-Activision Deal, Proposes Review of Merger Guidelines

Attorneys General Suing Google Over Location Data Collection

Debra Berlyn: What’s New in 2022 for Aging and Tech?

New Multitenant Proposal Praised, Dutch Fine Apple, Cameron Comms Expands in Louisiana

Telework Here to Stay, But Devices Need Beefed Up Security

Digital Inclusion Leaders a Critical Step to Closing Digital Divide: National League of Cities

USDA Hires Lumen, Ligado Marketing Services, IRS Facial ID, New Public Knowledge Hire

Preparing Collaboration Model, Data Collection Suggested Before Infrastructure Money Flows

Christopher Mitchell: Brendan Carr is Wrong on the Treasury Department’s Broadband Rules

Biden On Lookout for Cyberattacks with Russia Massing on Border of Ukraine

CES 2022: Next Generation of TVs Have Application for Remote Learning, Promoters Say

American Innovation and Choice Online Act Advances to Senate Floor With Bipartisan Alliance

FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Shares Proposal to Promote Broadband Competition In Apartment Buildings

Biden’s Involvement in 5G, Residential 5 Gbps in Northwest, New Technology Advisory Council

Broadband Breakfast on January 19, 2022 — The Community Broadband Network Approach to Infrastructure Funding

Broadband Breakfast on January 26, 2022 — AI’s Impact on Media, Law, Finance and Government

Broadband Breakfast for Lunch on January 12, 2022 — The Agenda of Internet and Tech Stakeholders

Broadband Breakfast on January 5, 2022 — Live Online from CES 2022

Broadband Breakfast Live Online on December 29, 2021 — New Years’ Party, and Looking to 2022

Broadband Breakfast on December 22, 2021 — When Will the Broadband Maps Get Fixed?

Broadband Breakfast on December 15, 2021 — Public-Private Partnerships and Broadband Deployment

Broadband Breakfast on December 8, 2021 — Implementation of the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act

Broadband Breakfast on December 1, 2021 — How the Telecom and Tech Industries Should Approach Privacy

Experts Warn Against Total Repeal of Section 230

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