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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 customer of the retailer has filed a lawsuit alleging that it likely used facial recognition technology without first seeking consent from customers, a potential violation of the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act.
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Self-regulation by the technology industry has failed to keep people safe online. That's a job for government.
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Even as cases of COVID-19 surged, public-sector employment — like the rest of the economy — continued a slow, steady recovery in July. But state and local governments foresee danger as they prep for next year's budgets.
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While stakeholders agree that inaccurate federal broadband data is a big motivating factor for starting a state broadband survey, other considerations can impact one's approach to surveying.
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U.S. Rep. Xochitl Torres Small, who represents 180 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to conduct an analysis of ways to improve border security using available technology.
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As a temporary fix to broadband access problems, schools have requested that South Carolina pay for Internet access for 57,000 households for the upcoming school year mostly through mobile hot spots.
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After months of delay, Portland councilors voted unanimously Monday night to ban the use of facial recognition technology by city officials, doing so via an ordinance that will take 30 days to go into effect.
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Hundreds of Louisiana candidates will rely on technological interactions to replace meeting voters in person — the traditional method that political strategists say is the most effective way to accumulate votes.
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Microsoft on Sunday said that it is exploring buying TikTok in four markets including the U.S. after the Trump administration raised national security concerns regarding the app's ties to China.
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The chief executives of four of the most prominent technology companies in the world appeared remotely amid the pandemic Wednesday to field questions about their business practices and market dominance.
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Tech departments are moving quickly to meet the unique, urgent needs of the moment. Meanwhile, their elected leaders are grappling with gigantic revenue losses. So what does it all mean for IT?
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As the government considers antitrust action against big U.S. technology companies, a global business scholar identifies four myths that need busting first.
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The chief executives of four of the most prominent technology firms in the world — Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple — are expected to answer questions about their business practices and market dominance.
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In a press conference Tuesday, the American Public Transportation Association put forward a request for $32 billion as Congress considers another $1 trillion round of funding to address the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Policies in response to COVID-19 have brought about awe-inspiring growth in telehealth services. However, there are multiple remaining telehealth issues that all levels of government need to be aware of.
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While the Paycheck Protection Program is intended to help keep businesses afloat during the economic uncertainty of the pandemic, the impact of those looking to take advantage of the system can reach the local level.
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There is agreement on both sides of the aisle that an expansion of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) would benefit state and local efforts. There isn't consensus on just how that should happen.
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The legislation temporarily bans facial recognition in state schools and requires the state Education Department to study the issue and craft regulations. Opponents of the technology have criticized its use in schools.
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