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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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Cities across the nation have fast-tracked bold moves to expand dining and other business activity into city streets. The repurposing of these public spaces have positive effects that extend beyond simple economics.
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One in every five students at New Mexico public schools lives in a household without an Internet subscription of any kind, and roughly 8 percent of students do not have a working computer in their home.
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While the town of McCandless can create rules to govern the location and style of antennas, they cannot be so restrictive that the systems are unable to function properly, a planning official told the council this week.
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In the past, public safety agencies have always had to maintain visual line of sight with any drones that they fly. Last week the Federal Aviation Administration changed the rules on that front.
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As localities prepare for the U.S. presidential election, a new bill from the House suggests giving state and local governments a helping hand when it comes to assuring election security.
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San Francisco-based companies Lime and Segway are facing a lawsuit on behalf of dozens of customers who claim the devices were improperly maintained, causing injuries.
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A new law requiring all police officers in the state to wear body cameras is set to take effect in September. Now, lawmakers are working through privacy concerns and the balance between accountability and transparency.
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The St. Lawrence County, N.Y., Planning Board has given site plan approval for a new proposal that is slated to convert the former Sears store in the St. Lawrence Centre mall to a data center.
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The newly signed executive order directs several agencies to “regularly convene private-sector companies in an effort to understand and predict current and future demand for broadband."
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A federal judge upheld a $925 million verdict for damages against a marketing company that placed nearly 2 million recorded robocalls offering deals on weight-loss products, dietary supplements and energy drinks.
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State Sen. Michael Padilla said that he hopes to propose legislation next year establishing a state agency to take the lead on expanding broadband Internet in New Mexico — a key recommendation of legislative analysts.
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Newly introduced federal legislation could create billions of dollars in funding to help state and local governments modernize outdated legacy systems and create more resilient cybersecurity protocols.
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Two U.S. senators have shared their concerns over the University of Arizona’s recently announced agreement to purchase a for-profit college and use it’s assets to bolster its online offerings.
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A battle between dozens of city governments and some of the world's largest wireless carriers over the future of 5G infrastructure appears to have ended with a decisive victory for the telecom companies.
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Massachusetts sees blockchain as a promising tool for governments of the future. The state is now offering a training program to help local leaders wrap their minds around the possibilities of the technology.
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The pandemic has led to the steepest yearly decline in sales tax revenue in at least 24 years, according to a just-released report. And the National League of Cities expects recovery to be slow.
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Following a six-month pilot program with the body-worn cameras, officers with the Worcester Police Department are pushing for permanent adoption of the technology saying it increases transparency and public trust.
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The ruling from the state’s highest court would force suspects to turn over their passcodes if authorities present a search warrant. Opponents say the decision is a blow to privacy and self-incrimination protections.
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