State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will receive $317 million in federal funding to address disparities in internet access and affordability for residents after the Department of Commerce accepted the state’s Digital Equity Plan, the agency announced Thursday. “High-speed internet isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s become an absolute necessity,” President Joe Biden said in remarks on …

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State calling for public input to close the ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

State calling for public input to close ‘digital divide,’ bring high-speed internet to all Utahns

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah will receive $317 million in federal funding to address disparities in internet access and affordability for residents after the Department of Commerce accepted the state’s Digital Equity Plan, the agency announced Thursday. “High-speed internet isn’t a luxury anymore; it’s become an absolute necessity,” President Joe Biden said in remarks on …

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The 6 Best Car Phone Holders in 2024

The 6 Best Car Phone Holders in 2024

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Wireless Car Charger Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Installing a car phone mount in your vehicle is the best way to make sure that you have easy access to your smartphone when behind the wheel. While you shouldn’t be using your phone while driving, having it mounted on your windshield, dashboard, vent, …

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Neuroscientists David Eagleman proposes test of intelligence for AI to Utah audience

Neuroscientists David Eagleman proposes test of intelligence for AI to Utah audience

SALT LAKE CITY — What is intelligence? As it turns out, the rapidly developing technology of artificial intelligence and large language models may not only become an asset in pursuing new scientific discoveries, but also might turn out to be a vital resource from which we can explore the true nature of intelligence. That’s according …

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Thousands of Utahns could potentially lose access to internet as funds for program set to expire

Thousands of Utahns could potentially lose access to internet as funds for program set to expire

SALT LAKE CITY — Congress in 2021 passed a $1 trillion infrastructure package that included $14.2 billion in funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program which helped connect millions of Americans to high-speed internet. Now the program is at risk of losing funding after April unless it receives additional backing from Congress, according to a statement …

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Your Internet-Connected Car Might Increase Your Insurance Bill

Your Internet-Connected Car Might Increase Your Insurance Bill

There’s a downside to the Internet of Things (for cars) What, exactly, is your car telling your insurance provider? More and more vehicles manufactured today are connected to the internet. That’s a good thing, right? In some ways, it is — internet connections can make it easier to roll out software updates and send emergency …

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Pride Blue-White: This is the American company that adopted Israeli AI

Pride Blue-White: This is the American company that adopted Israeli AI

Click-Ins, which develops an AI-based solution for identifying and analyzing visual damages in cars, announced a collaboration with American company OPENLANE, traded on the NYSE (KAR) and operating in the field of wholesale used car sales. The integration of Click-Ins’ innovative technology for detecting and analyzing car damages with OPENLANE allows the company’s customers …

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New research shows bad customer service threatens $3.7 trillion annually. Can AI help?

New research shows bad customer service threatens .7 trillion annually. Can AI help?

Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes PROVO — If you’ve ever shunned a business or company after a bad customer service experience, you’re far from alone. Even just one bad experience for the customer often leads to lost revenue on the business side, too. Bad customer service threatens $3.7 trillion annually for organizations around the globe, …

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