Election 2024
Russia Behind Viral Disinformation Targeting Walz, Intelligence Official Says
China and Iran also have sought to influence the U.S. election using online disinformation.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: Cyber Criminals Aiding Russia, China in Targeting U.S.
Microsoft's report analyzed cyber threats between July 2023 and June 2024.
Alaska
Crisis Over: Alaska City's Internet Returns
Subsea tear to GCI's fiber network occurred on Aug. 29.
Rural
In Wisconsin, Biden Unveils Historic Tax Break for Rural Co-ops
The president also celebrated advances in the region's broadband and semiconductor manufacturing.
china
Alaska City Loses Internet, Cell Service for Days after Subsea Fiber Break
Sitka Police Department staying connected via Starlink satellite internet service.
china
CSIS Report Warns of Chinese Threat to Global Subsea Cables
CSIS warns subsea fiber-optic cables are at risk of sabotage by U.S. foreign adversaries.
Broadband's Impact
At DNC, Experts Sound Alarm on AI's Role in Election Misinformation
Even as deceptive content proliferates, social media companies have sharply downsized their election integrity departments.
White House
Apple Joins White House AI Security Commitment
The company will commit to AI security measures and industry collaboration.
Expert Opinion
U.S. Ramping Up Efforts In Global Semiconductor Arms Race
For the U.S. to regain its edge, it must do more than just inject capital; it needs a strategic vision and commitment to innovation.
AI
AI Deepfakes Cause Big Concerns for Voters, Experts Say in Milwaukee
Microsoft tech experts say both parties are working to safeguard against deep fakes ahead of the 2024 election
Briefs
Connect Humanity and Microsoft to Invest in Appalachian Broadband
The fund says that the BEAD initiative is unlikely to eliminate the connectivity gap alone.
5G Wireless
Network Slicing Could Harm Consumers And Competitors, Group Says
An open internet advocacy group sent a letter to the FCC urging them to regulate network slicing
Infrastructure
Last Mile BEAD Builds Need More Exchange Points to be Effective: Experts
The high cost of data transport and high latency could hinder fiber builds in rural areas.
FCC
Sam Altman to Join Microsoft, New FCC Broadband Map, Providers Form 4.9 GHz Coalition
After being fired on Friday by the board of OpenAI, former CEO Altman will join Microsoft and lead its AI.
AI
Companies Must Be Transparent About Their Use of Artificial Intelligence
Making the use of AI known is key to addressing any pitfalls, researchers said.
AI
Veterans for Broadband Installs, Google Tests Journalistic AI, Ethernet Consortium Formed
A new Ohio-based training program could open veterans to a career in telecom service.
