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The Trump administration has released its national legislative framework for AI technology. If enacted, it could pre-empt state regulations in certain areas but maintain some authority elsewhere. -
Plus, new legislation would revive the FCC’s equity council if enacted, a report reveals connectivity gaps in tribal communities, some municipal broadband networks outperform their competitors, and more.
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The legislation, proposed Wednesday by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, would compel AI chatbot developers to “exercise reasonable care” in designing and operating systems to prevent “reasonably foreseeable” harm to users.
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Los Angeles Metro is considering four congestion-pricing scenarios in the hopes of choosing one by next year. If all goes well, the congestion management pilot could be in play by 2025.
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The state would vault to the forefront of the movement to purge fossil fuels from automotive fleets under bills introduced in the Legislature to ban registration of new gas- and diesel-powered vehicles in 2030.
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California's Supreme Court has declined to hear a case against Proposition 22, a ballot initiative that allowed "gig economy" companies such as Uber and Lyft to treat their workers as independent contractors.
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Attorneys for top New Mexico state lawmakers argued it's not the judicial branch's job to resolve procedural disputes within the Legislature like the one over a rule change allowing remote participation by House members.
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The Oklahoma State Legislature has once again voted to amend the Open Meeting Act so members of public bodies can meet virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. SB 1031 is now awaiting Gov. Kevin Stitt's signature.
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Technological advances have brought new ways for stalkers to track and intimidate their victims, and one Missouri state representative says that laws in that state have not kept up with the pace of change.
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A bill unanimously passed by the Florida Senate’s Criminal Justice Committee aims to expand the use of drones by law enforcement and government agencies, spurring concern among privacy and civil rights advocates.
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With West Virginia set to receive $362 million in federal funds for rural broadband expansion, Del. Mick Bates of Raleigh County is pushing for the state to begin regulating Internet service.
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With the goal of creating a "digital society" in mind, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the creation of the city's first innovation department, along with a new digital equity infrastructure.
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The Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society are looking to Texas lawmakers for help cutting red tape and relieving financial pressure worsened by the coronavirus pandemic.
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A group of nearly four-dozen automakers, industry advocacy groups and corporations sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging action on legislation that would allow for greater deployment of autonomous vehicles.
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To help jump start the growing EV market, America's biggest public utility is teaming up with Tennessee in a new initiative to build a network of fast-charging stations every 50 miles along major highways.
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A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) ranked states according to their public policies encouraging the growth of electric vehicles. California took the top spot, followed by New York.
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In addition to $10 million for statewide body camera grants, the budget plan also includes funding for gunshot detection technologies and other local efforts to reduce gun violence.
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With the backing of big technology companies like Amazon and Microsoft, the Washington Privacy Act could mean new rights for the consumer. But not everyone is convinced the bill has the teeth it needs to work.
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The proposed bill, which is still being drafted, asks the Florida Legislature to impose penalties for social media companies whose algorithms are perceived to favor one candidate over another.
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Capitol hallways and hearing rooms — which normally would be bustling with activity by this time in a 60-day session — were empty Tuesday, aside from a rare sighting of a staff member or New Mexico State Police officer.
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The proposition of pursuing funding for broadband can seem unwise when a short timeline is involved. Here are lessons learned from counties that had to spend CARES dollars in the face of a fast construction deadline.
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