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fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks agoThe Case for Fiber: A Necessity in the AI Age
The digital divide is evolving beyond household access to broadband. As artificial intelligence (AI) is woven into the fabric of everyday life - from smart homes and virtual assistants to creative and professional tools - a new divide is emerging: those with a fiber connection, and those without.
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1 month agoNew York Awards $15.5M in Broadband and Mobile Funding
The state also announced that the ConnectALL program is awarding $5.2 million to four projects under its Connectivity Innovation Program. The goal is to expand mobile service, close rural and urban coverage gaps, and create replicable models for future deployments, according to the press release. They projects are in Otsego ($843,357), Schenectady ($1,627,430), Warren ($1,996,408), and Nassau ($731,192) counties. ConnectALL also will launch three requests for applications (RFAs). Two are under the Connectivity Innovation Program and one under the Regional and Local Assistance Program.
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fromThe Verge
5 months agoA ban on state AI laws could smash Big Tech's legal guardrails
New Senate funding conditions for broadband infrastructure may undermine state-level AI regulations, risking consumer protections.
Broad moratorium language could shield corporations from accountability in AI development.
fromTelecompetitor
7 months agoIndiana Connectivity Program Awards Almost $1.7M in 13th Funding Round
The Indiana Connectivity Program continues to award significant funding to enhance broadband access statewide, aiming to support agricultural technology and address connectivity needs.
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