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Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement

Republicans are pushing for major changes to a broadband deployment program, potentially delaying funds and altering requirements for low-cost Internet services.

NTIA Approves Two More States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

NTIA approved funding for Alaska and Ohio to implement digital equity plans, enhancing access to high-speed Internet.

Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement

Republicans are pushing for major changes to a broadband deployment program, potentially delaying funds and altering requirements for low-cost Internet services.

NTIA Approves Two More States' Digital Equity Capacity Grant Applications

NTIA approved funding for Alaska and Ohio to implement digital equity plans, enhancing access to high-speed Internet.
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NTIA Adds Seven States to the List of Approved Digital Equity Capacity Grants

NTIA approved new funding to enhance digital equity in seven states, promoting affordable internet access and digital skills training.

DWDM Vendor XKL Confirms BABA Compliance

XKL is compliant with BABA rules, which aim to enhance broadband infrastructure by relying on American companies as part of BEAD funding.
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NTCA and ACA Say BEAD Must Continue to Prioritize Fiber Over Alternative Technologies

Broadband policy is shifting from "technology neutral" to prioritizing fiber deployment over alternative technologies.

BEAD Alternative Technology Advocates Call for "Right Tool for Right Job"

Federal funding for fiber-based broadband is preferred, but there's support for alternative technologies via NTIA's updated BEAD guidelines.

NTIA Releases Report on Tracking Federal Broadband Projects

Effective communication among stakeholders is crucial for the success of broadband projects under the Internet for All initiative.

NTCA and ACA Say BEAD Must Continue to Prioritize Fiber Over Alternative Technologies

Broadband policy is shifting from "technology neutral" to prioritizing fiber deployment over alternative technologies.

BEAD Alternative Technology Advocates Call for "Right Tool for Right Job"

Federal funding for fiber-based broadband is preferred, but there's support for alternative technologies via NTIA's updated BEAD guidelines.

NTIA Releases Report on Tracking Federal Broadband Projects

Effective communication among stakeholders is crucial for the success of broadband projects under the Internet for All initiative.
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"We Take 'Internet for All' Seriously": Alaska's Broadband Director on Getting to 100%

Alaska received over $1 billion in broadband funding, surpassing initial expectations and acknowledging its unique connectivity challenges.

NTIA Announces Project LEIA to Address Digital Divide

Project LEIA aims to better track internet adoption and address the digital divide at local levels through enhanced data collection and analysis.

NTIA Issues 2023 Federal Broadband Funding Report

The NTIA released the '2023 Federal Broadband Funding Report' analyzing federal broadband investments in FY22.

NTIA advocates open AI model weights in report to White House

The NTIA recommends embracing open-source code for dual-use AI models to democratize and innovate in AI.

NTIA explores the benefits and risks of open-weight AI models

Open-weight AI systems utilize weighted values to create neural networks.
NTIA seeks public input on navigating the benefits and risks of open-weight AI models.

NTIA wants 'the whole lifecycle of accountability' to assess AI systems, agency head says

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is exploring the creation of an auditing process for artificial intelligence systems to promote safe and ethical AI use.
NTIA released a request for comment in April 2023 to gather public feedback on how to mitigate the harms of AI and received over 1,400 comments in response.

Biden administration wades into AI's open source debate

The Biden Administration is addressing the controversy surrounding open source AI models and their impact on society's safety and security.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is responsible for studying this issue and making recommendations to the White House.
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