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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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How TikTok Is Upending Workplace Social Media Policies – and Giving Us Rebel Nurses and Dancing CopsWorkers are increasingly making short videos of themselves on the job and posting them to TikTok, creating a new challenge for employers trying to police their behavior.
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The pandemic made clear just how much voters appreciate having choices in casting a ballot.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim dozens of more lives in Wisconsin, the state’s Gov. Tony Evers says he plans to deliver next year's State of the State and budget addresses online.
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Police agencies will be sharply limited in using facial recognition technology to solve crimes, detect threats or find suspects under a sweeping police reform proposal approved by the state Legislature.
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The current Federal Communications Commission chairman, Ajit Pai, announced this week that he would be stepping down in January. His departure raises questions about the future of Internet regulation.
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Legislation in Illinois enhanced a utility company’s bottom line but failed to produce promised benefits for consumers, according to a report released Tuesday by a public interest advocacy group.
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From worldwide protests to policy moves from technology giants like IBM and Amazon, the past year saw police use of tools like facial recognition and body cams come under scrutiny like never before.
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The goal is to give Washingtonians more privacy and control over personal data handled by companies and government, enabling people to access, correct and delete personal data and opt out of having data sold.
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In a letter to the Government Accountability Office earlier this week, Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce described a number of concerns about USDA Broadband ReConnect Program awards.
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The incoming administration could mean significant changes for technology, especially where federal cybersecurity is concerned. The increased attention will no doubt mean big changes for state and local governments as well.
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Rules set by the state’s House allowed members to participate live at the Capitol or virtually from their homes or offices, which could offer a road map for the 60-day regular session scheduled to begin in mid-January.
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General Motors Co. said it would both comply with a costly federal recall it has long resisted and abandoned the Trump administration in its legal fight against California's power to set its own emission standards.
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For a second time in 2020, MIT scientists have warned the country about the risks of blockchain voting, which has been featured in a few pilots, most notably in one Utah county during the 2020 presidential election.
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During a tech-focused talk with the National League of Cities Friday, President-elect Joe Biden promised to be supportive of urban leaders once in office, echoing a general friendliness toward local government thus far.
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Plus, Seattle IT is now accepting applications for its long-standing Technology Matching Fund grants program, Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center wins TIME 2020 invention award, and more.
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The fourth annual CoMotion LA conference opened Tuesday with leaders imagining how the Biden administration could guide the nation and world toward transportation solutions that are more advanced and sustainable.
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A study points to one way to speed up adoption of innovations in clean energy technology – more flexibility among state regulators.
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In a move that may telegraph a more muscular approach to fighting online misinformation, one of Biden's senior aides unleashed a broadside against the social networking giant in a series of tweets.
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