Cloud
Data Centers Consuming Massive Amounts of Energy, Report Says
Data centers are expected to grow to 6% of American energy consumption by 2026
Privacy
Legislators Release Draft Data Privacy Law
The measure would hand enforcement to the FTC, but would leave in place data breach rules the FCC adopted in December.
Bipartisan Hotspot Bill, EU Agrees to Regulate AI, FCC Warns on Cybersecurity
A bipartisan bill that would give rural households a $300 tax credit to purchase a mobile hotspot
Expert Opinion
Rep. Suzan DelBene: Want Protection From AI? The First Step Is a National Privacy Law
A national privacy standard would ensure a baseline set of protections and would restrict companies from storing and selling personal data.
Europe’s Big Tech Laws, FCC’s Precision Ag Task Force, Frequency Testing at 6 GHz
Europeans can now turn off artificial intelligence-recommended videos and content.
Free Speech
UK’s Online Safety Bill Likely to Impact American User Experience
The bill will affect the tone and content of discussion on U.S.-owned platforms that wish to continue offering UK services.
Artificial Intelligence
Senator Calls for Global Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Regulation to Compete with China
Warner warned China has a head-start on AI regulation.
Dish Covers Over 70% of Population, EU Charges Google, ECF Disbursing Another $21M
DISH Network claims to provide 5G service to 240 million Americans, 70 percent of the population.
Privacy
Industry Leaders Urge Biden to Tread Lightly With Federal Privacy Legislation
While generally supportive of a federal privacy law, some experts warned it could harm competition.
Expert Opinion
Jessica Dine: Broadband Networks Are Doing Well, Time to Shift to Adoption Gap
There is a perennial policy debate over why the digital divide exists and what to do about it.
Privacy
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.
SEC Adds Crypto Offices, Google’s Antitrust Appeal Rejected, State Farm Invests in ADT
The SEC will add industry offices that are focused on crypto assets, and industrial applications and services.
Cybersecurity
Think Tank Urges U.S. to Change Foreign Policy in Cyberspace
‘The environment is just fundamentally different than it was even just a decade ago… it is time to confront reality.’
Antitrust
Critics and Supporters Trade Views on American Innovation and Choice Online Act
American Innovation and Choice Online Act is intended to protect fair competition among businesses, but panelists differed on its impact.
Dish Partners with Samsung on 5G, EU Targets Apple on Antitrust, Mediacom Extends Fiber in Iowa
Dish enlists Samsung for 5G deployment.
Ukraine Internet Suffering, Washington Adds Broadband Director, Lumen Adds CFO
Broadband Now published a report showing internet in parts of Ukraine slowed during the Russian invasion.
