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Musk could use the ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ for self-enrichment

He’s said $42.45bn spent by the US for rural internet isn’t efficient. His Starlink company stands to benefit if he reduces that investment

The Guardian - US

‘By 8pm it is time to head home’: whatever happened to the big night out?

This week, the chief executive of a major bar group suggested 3pm is the new 9pm. Why have we stopped drinking and dancing the night away on a Friday and Saturday night?

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves warned that the Budget is a 'death sentence' for many bars, pubs and clubs

The NTIA found that around three quarters of venues expect additional annual costs of at least £30,000

Evening Standard

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Revisiting MPEG-4 for ATSC 1.0 Lighthouse Stations

There is a way to add more capacity without leaving viewers behind

TV Tech

Why Has Joe Biden's $42 Billion Broadband Program Not Connected One Single Household?

The senior Republican FCC commissioner blames progressive politics, while lawmakers and telecom companies blame bureaucratic red tape.

Reason

Despite gains in internet access across the U.S., digital divides persist among certain communities of color

The new report shows that over 13 million new internet users came out of the U.S. However, Latinos still see challenges in accessing these services

Latin Times

FCC to veto Trump net neutrality repeal

On April 25, the Federal Communications Commission will restore a policy shredded by the Trump Administration

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Little-known NTIA takes on massive job of internet connectivity - Roll Call

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has a goal of giving all Americans access to high-speed internet.

Roll Call

Devastating new report reveals 3,000 clubs, bars and pubs have shut in London since the pandemic

Nightclubs have been particularly badly hit with numbers down by more than a third as young people cut back spending

Evening Standard

US agency calls for audits of AI systems to ensure accountability - Roll Call

A Biden administration agency called Wednesday for audits of artificial intelligence systems that would hold tech companies accountable.

Roll Call

Don’t sit at home mourning the loss of Britain’s nightclubs – go out and rave

Our nightlife isn’t universally suffering. What it needs is participation, not elegies, says freelance journalist Dan Hancox

The Guardian - UK

Biden Administration Gives Broadband Providers More Buildout Flexibility

NTIA adjusts guidance on multibillion-dollar BEAD subsidy program

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GOP: Biden Broadband Program Allows Illegal Rate Regulations

House GOP says state plans run afoul of congressional prohibition on setting rates

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3 Internet Stocks Elevating Investor Profit Potential

Digital transformation and rising adoption of 5G network are poised to keep the internet industry buoyed in the foreseeable future. Against this backdrop, it could be wise to buy fundamentally strong internet stocks Wix.com (WIX), Shutterstock (SSTK), and Travelzoo (TZOO) for positive returns. Read more.

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Biden Administration’s National Spectrum Strategy Lacks Specifics

Overview issues no directives on freeing up or sharing new bandwidth

Fortune

I coined the term ‘digital divide’ 25 years ago. Biden is providing the funding to bridge it–but one rule could squander this opportunity

Grantees will have to front millions of dollars before they receive a dime from Uncle Sam under the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Independent UK

What next for Biden’s billion dollar broadband expansion?

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Roll Call

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

Roll Call

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.

Roll Call

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.

Reason

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.

Multichannel News

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

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

Roll Call

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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