ConnectHomeUSA expands for the first time in four years. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) added 97 housing authorities to its affordable internet access program last…
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FCC Urges Congress to Renew Pandemic-Era Internet Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program funding has expired. The Federal Communications Commission has called on Congress to renew funding for a low-cost internet connectivity program instituted during the COVID-19…
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FCC Launches Cybersecurity Pilot Program for Schools and Libraries
The program is part of Chair Rosenworcel’s “Learn Without Limits” initiative. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a three-year, $200 million pilot program to enhance cybersecurity for K-12…
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Air Force and Space Force Launch AI Tool
The resource is intended to facilitate AI experimentation and development. The Air Force and Space Force launched a generative AI tool for general military use, encouraging airmen and…
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Legislators Promote Repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
They say online companies have taken advantage of legal immunity. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington and Frank Pallone of New Jersey, leaders of the House Commerce Committee,…
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District Court Judge Blocks Updates to Federal Fair Lending Regulations
Rules that the president’s administration expanded the geographic loan requirements too far. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that President Biden’s administration went too far in its bank loan…
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FCC Proposes Regulations to Prevent Domestic Abuse Car Tracking
Chair seeks to apply domestic abuse law to auto manufacturers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is concerned over the ease with which domestic abusers can stalk their victims…
Read MoreNationwide Cell Phone Outage And Pharmacy Cyber Attack Occur
Concerns regarding cyber and cell network infrastructure increase. Thousands of mobile phone customers had no service Thursday morning as cell service providers experienced network outages. Those affected could…
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Federal Broadband Discount Program Suspended Due to Low Funds
Affordable Connectivity Program stops accepting new enrollments. White House Senior Advisor to the President and Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs Tom Perez confirmed that President Biden’s…
Read MoreU.S. Chamber of Commerce Sues FCC Over Discrimination Rule
The lobbying group says the regulation is overly broad. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, one of the nation’s largest lobbying groups, has sued the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
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