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Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel.
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Broadband subsidy program that millions use will expire next year if Congress doesn't act
One of the programs set up to ensure affordable internet for all is set to run out by the middle of 2024.
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What Is Section 230? How Two Supreme Court Cases Could Impact Free Speech Online
Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.
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They Appeared in Deepfake Porn Videos Without Their Consent. Few Laws Protect Them.
Artificial intelligence-generated pornography featuring the faces of nonconsenting women is becoming more pervasive online, and the issue is spilling into the world of popular influencers and streamers.
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California's 10,000 Miles of ‘Internet for All' Cable Gets Start in Poway
Work on the “Middle Mile” network started on state Route 67, where on Thursday Newsom administration officials gathered as 500 feet of fiber optic cable was blown through conduit in the first segment of the $3.8 billion statewide broadband project.
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Drew Barrymore's Pizza Salad Recipe Has Foodies Totally Divided
The pizza salad dish stirred a debate on TikTok, including a response from comedian Mike Birbiglia.
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LA Civic Group Releases Blueprint for Universal Broadband Access by 2027
An LA civic group has released blueprint that will work toward achieving universal broadband access to all of LA County by 2027.
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Pushing to Get Every American High-Speed Internet, Biden Admin Plans $45B Boost
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who’s overseeing the funding distribution, said that universal access to broadband internet would be akin to the electrification of rural America during the 1930s.
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20 Companies Offering Low-Cost Internet as Part of White House Plan
The companies will immediately provide one plan that costs less than $30 a month. Some low-income Americans will qualify for a $30 monthly refund, which means the service will be free.
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Low-Income Homes Eligible for Discounted Internet Under New Program
President Joe Biden announced Monday that 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes, a program that could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service through an already existing federal subsidy. “High speed internet is not a luxury any longer. It’s a necessity,” Biden said at a sun-drenched rose garden…
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China's Biggest Messaging App WeChat Suspends NFT Accounts
In China, there is no regulation around NFTs yet. Users can buy these digital collectibles from a marketplace but secondary trading is heavily restricted.
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Amazon Hired an Influential Democratic Pollster to Fight Staten Island Union Drive
Amazon hired Global Strategy Group, which has done polling work for prominent Democrats, to fight unionizing efforts on New York’s Staten Island.
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Amazon Union Drive in Alabama Sees 39% Voter Turnout
Turnout for a second union election at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, was roughly 39%, which is lower than last year.
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Crypto Firms Face an Uncertain Future in the UK. Now a Key Deadline Has Been Extended
A select few firms, including Revolut and Copper, will be allowed to continue trading after a temporary register closes Friday, the FCA said.