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.
Artificial Intelligence
Bennet, Young, and Warner Propose Legislation to Enhance U.S. Technology Competitiveness
New bill seeks to supports U.S. role in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Infrastructure
Lawmakers Want Spectrum Auction Money to Fund Rip and Replace Program
Energy and Commerce subcommittee voted on 28 bills, most related to reducing permitting barriers.
Funding
SI Wireless Complains of Rip and Replace Payment Delay
The company said it has received just $360,000 out of the $16 million requested.
china
Sen. Mark Warner Says He’ll Push to Make ‘Rip and Replace’ Funding a Priority
$1.5B Innovation Fund money must focus on O-Ran, senator says.
Bill to Address National Security Threats, Reactions to Sohn Withdrawal, Need for 5G Spectrum
The new legislation would give the Commerce Department the power to identify and intercept national security threats.
Social Media
TikTok Security Officer Touts New Oversight Framework as Congress Pushes for Ban
The “Project Texas” initiative ensures that all of TikTok’s U.S. data security operations are overseen by independent parties.
Satellite
FCC GOP Commissioner Endorses Satellite Streamlining Bill
The Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act would ease FCC permitting for the rapidly growing satellite industry.
Shielding Broadband Grants from Taxes, American at ITU, Google Fiber Multi-Gig Speeds
Legislation introduced Thursday would shield federal broadband funding from being taxed.
Infrastructure
Watchdog Report Calls for National Broadband Strategy to Reduce Broadband Fund Inefficiencies
The GAO report found many different federal broadband programs prone to inefficiencies.
Expert Opinion
Johnny Kampis: New ISP Taxes Will Not Help America Build Back Better
Increasing taxes on internet service providers would be counterproductive in the quest to close the digital divide.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Notification Bill Critical, But Won’t Stop Bad Actors Entirely, Says Senator
Congress recently passed legislation including a requirement for critical infrastructure entities to notify government on cyber attacks.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Officials Reiterate Need for Private-Public Sector Cyber Threat Information Sharing
Calls are growing louder for mandatory breach reporting for cybersecurity incidents.
Section 230
Facebook, Google, Twitter Register to Lobby Congress on Section 230
Companies also want to discuss cybersecurity, net neutrality, taxes and privacy.
Section 230
Tread Carefully if Section 230 is to Be Changed, Experts Say at INCOMPAS Event
February 8, 2021—Amending too rashly or quickly the internet intermediary liability provision of the Telecommunications Act will harm smaller companies and new entrants but won’t have the intended impact on larger players, according to experts. Former President Donald Trump has often complained abou
Cybersecurity
Internet of Things Connected Devices Are Inherently Insecure, Say Tech Experts
January 24, 2021 –Internet of Things connected devices are inherently unsecure, said Scott Poretsky, director of security at Ericsson, speaking at a Federal Communications Bar Association event on Thursday. Resolving the security risks is all the more pressing with the coronavirus pandemic having g
