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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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A majority of Latrobe, Pa., council members spoke out against a proposed ordinance that would establish guidelines for participating in meetings remotely, once the coronavirus pandemic has receded.
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New Hampshire says Massachusetts may not collect income taxes from employees working at home in another state.
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In San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the epicenter for research and development on driverless cars, residents cannot hail a robot taxi. But, that could change thanks to proposed new state regulations.
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A bill is ready for Gov. Tom Wolf's signature that would boost broadband in the state's rural areas by loosening restrictions on electric cooperatives' ability to attach broadband units to existing utility poles.
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The last half-century or so has seen incredible but inequitable innovation in both private and public sectors, so it's on the next generation of innovators to make sure everyone has a seat at the table from the start.
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During a National League of Cities webinar on Monday, various state and city unmanned aerial systems leaders provided insight into what needs to be done to advance drone operations of all types.
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In a report published last week by the state Department of Environmental Protection, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration has recommended that by 2035 all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state be zero-emission.
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Among the 24 counties studied, 22 counties had access percentages below the state average for high-speed Internet. At least one of the counties studied was without coverage up to 25 mbps, a broadband baseline.
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The lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that the company has abused its monopoly in online search and search advertising. Google controls roughly 90 percent of the online search market in the United States.
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A proposal to limit the use of facial recognition technology came about as a follow-up to the council's passage of a Use of Surveillance Policy ordinance earlier this summer. It has already raised concerns in the Madison Police Department.
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The Federal Aviation Administration has maintained a dominant say on the nation's entire airspace. When it comes to drone deliveries, this level of regulatory power may have negative ramifications for states and local areas.
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In a live virtual panel, NASCIO released its annual survey of state chief information officers today, supporting the notion that state IT leaders led the transition to remote work and a renewed push for digital services.
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The Florida Constitution and Sunshine laws require local governments meet in person, but Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended that mandate with a March 20 executive order that will last through Nov. 1.
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The lawsuit alleges that the police department illegally accessed real-time surveillance footage from private cameras to monitor demonstrators following the Memorial Day police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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A newly imposed fee requires the Department of Transportation to collect funds from companies that build broadband lines in state right-of-ways or under highways. Lawmakers say it threatens rural expansion efforts.
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Messages within ridesharing apps are urging riders to vote in favor of Proposition 22, which would carve out a new category of work for gig drivers and spare companies from paying for full employee benefits.
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Republican lawmakers representing counties in upstate New York expressed concern on Wednesday about a new fee that they say could threaten the expansion of broadband in underserved rural communities.
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The FCC's decision to open up spectrum for Wi-Fi 6 technology may significantly increase broadband access. However, utilities and public safety are afraid their communications may be compromised.
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