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Silicon Valley Progressive Democrat Calls for "New Social Contract" for AI
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (528+ words) Does not support moratorium on data center construction proposed by fellow progressives Bernie Sanders and AOC. WASHINGTON, April 15, 2026 " Taxing billionaires will be necessary to fund the progressive and activist political agency proposed by Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. But that doesn't…...
Trusty Speaks on U. S. Wireless and Spectrum Policy at Industry Forum
1+ hour ago (252+ words) In New Orleans, the FCC commissioner outlined efforts to expand broadband access and cut regulatory burdens. Speaking at a forum of the Wireless Telecommunications Alliance, Trusty pointed to the FCC's "Build America Agenda," which focuses on accelerating broadband deployment and…...
FCC's Carr Looking at Undisclosed Conflicts by Broadcasters, a Review That Could Snare Jimmy Kimmel
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (89+ words) The Center for American Rights filed an FCC complaint against Kimmel for failing to disclose a $23, 000 payment to Democrat Adam Schiff's campaign a year before Schiff appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Anti-data center bills have been introduced in at least…...
Broadband Breakfast on April 15, 2026 " The Space Economy
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (96+ words) How will satellite operators compete in the future? Once you log in, click this link to watch the Broadband Live program Ban reflects growing push to curb data brokers, even as industry warns of impacts on digital services. MATCH Act…...
Virginia Bans Sale of Precise Geolocation Data
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (367+ words) Ban reflects growing push to curb data brokers, even as industry warns of impacts on digital services. April 15, 2026 " Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation Tuesday banning the sale of Virginians" precise geolocation data, aligning the state with similar restrictions in Maryland…...
Bipartisan Bill Targets China's Access to U. S. Semiconductor Technology
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (491+ words) MATCH Act aims to tighten export controls amid AI and national security concerns. WASHINGTON, April 15, 2026 " House and Senate lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at tightening U. S. export controls on semiconductor technology, seeking to curb China's access to critical tools used to…...
Humanoid Robots Show Off Their Language and Boxing Skills in Hong Kong
1+ day, 15+ min ago (642+ words) The exhibition highlighted diverse robotic capabilities from talking to humans to performing backflips. More than 100 robots were showcased at two exhibitions starting Monday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The X2 Ultra robot from China's prominent humanoid robot manufacturer…...
Virginia Enacts Law to Streamline Wireless Infrastructure Upgrades
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (380+ words) Measure limits local denials, aims to expand wireless coverage for state services. April 14, 2026 " Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger enacted legislation Wednesday designed to speed up wireless infrastructure upgrades, limiting when local governments can deny certain modification requests for existing facilities. House…...
Alabama Governor Signs Measure Freezing Power Rates
16+ hour, 40+ min ago (430+ words) Critics say the measure was weakened from its original intent, limiting oversight. April 14, 2026 " Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a utility regulation bill into law April 2, freezing electric rates through 2029 and reshaping oversight of the state's power sector. The measure, known…...
NCTA: Growing Memory Chip Shortage Threatens Digital Infrastructure
23+ hour, 22+ min ago (376+ words) Routers, laptops, and MRI scanners face tightened supply chains WASHINGTON, April 14, 2026 " A global shortage of memory chips is taking its toll on U. S broadband deployment, according to NCTA - The Internet & Television Association. In an April 13 blog post, the trade group…...