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Alaska to receive most per-capita aid in broadband funding rollout

WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration’s long-awaited allocation of high-speed internet funding will give 19 states at least $1 billion each in federal aid from a 2021 infrastructure law, with Alaska, West Virginia, Wyoming and Montana leading the list in per capita aid.

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Alaska to receive most per-capita aid in broadband funding rollout - Roll Call

The Biden administration’s allocation of high-speed internet funding will give 19 states at least $1 billion each in federal aid.

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Biden Administration Doles Out BEAD Broadband Billions to States

NTIA grants Texas biggest share at more than $3 billion

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Biden to announce state breakdown of 2021 law's broadband funding - Roll Call

Each state will get at least $100 million as Washington seeks to improve high-speed Internet access nationwide.

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Congress, White House race to get arms around AI systems - Roll Call

Lawmakers are scrambling to catch up on emerging artificial technology, proposing a national commission and prepping a regulatory framework.

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Google Comes Out Against a 'Department of A.I.'

As the company explains, pre-market licensing would delay—or even deny—our access to artificial intelligence's potential benefits.

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FCC’s Latest Broadband Map Is Still a Work in Progress

Chair Jessica Rosenworcel says ‘iterative’ has always been the charted course

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Experts say AI poses ‘extinction’ level of risk, as Congress seeks legislative response - Roll Call

The latest warning about AI from experts adds to the urgency for a government response from Congress and regulators.

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How To Restrain the A.I. Regulators

A more flexible model of oversight avoids hyper-cautious top-down regulation and enables swifter access to the substantial benefits of safe A.I.

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President Biden Nominates Anna Gomez for FCC Seat

Packages it with renominations for Geoffrey Starks, Brendan Carr

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'We have to move fast': US regulators start work on a probably-futile attempt to avoid an AI apocalypse

The Department of Commerce is seeking input from the building on how to build a regulatory framework for AI development.

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The U.S. government would like to know what its A.I. rules should look like

It’s a very different approach to that taken by China.

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White House Eyes AI, Algorithmic Regulation

Biden administration seeks comment on audits, certifications and more

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The Independent UK

Biden administration seeks input on AI safety measures

President Joe Biden’s administration wants stronger measures to test the safety of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT before they are publicly released, though it hasn’t decided if the government will have a role in doing the vetting

Insider UK

Scotland’s electronic music industry worth £550m

New report highlights the contribution made by the nightlife sector

Manchester Evening News

Sacha Lord says government has 'failed businesses' as new report shows UK has lost ‘billions’ from the hospitality industry

Industry leaders are calling for an urgent reduction in VAT

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Pubs and nightclubs on brink of collapse as Covid 'bounce back' wiped out

A new report on the night time economy - which also looks at how music venues, theatres and cinemas are faring - found that most are in "survival" rather than "thrive" mode amid calls for VAT to be cut in the upcoming Budget

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Biden to Congress: Eliminate ‘junk’ fees for resorts, cable, airlines

In a potential preview of topics for his State of the Union speech next week, President Biden is taking aim at fees that rankle consumers.

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With billions for broadband on the line, Texas asks federal government for more time to improve access maps

Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow hospitality business could close in January and February to save cash

The reality of spiralling costs for some bars and restaurants is so concerning they are contemplating closing during traditionally quieter months, with others admitting they might not survive at all.

The Guardian - UK

One UK nightclub closing every two days over soaring costs, industry says

Night Time Industries Association warns a third of clubs will disappear by year’s end without help from government

Insider UK

Soaring energy costs 'could leave towns without nightlife'

Industry body's leader says the Prime Minister's new energy plan is merely 'half measures'

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Starlink snubbed in $6 billion broadband internet grants

The FCC has rejected SpaceX's grant applications.

The Guardian - UK

One in five nightclubs in Great Britain closed during Covid pandemic

Data shows only 1,130 nightclubs remain in England, Wales and Scotland – a 20% drop on March 2020

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