Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday revealed her push to ban students from bringing smartphones into New York schools amid ongoing efforts to address intersecting educational and youth mental health crises. The Democratic governor has plans to introduce a bill banning schoolchildren from carrying smartphones on school grounds. She aimed to approve it during the 2025 …
This week in artificial intelligence news, tech giants C3.ai, HP and nCino reported strong first-quarter earnings, all fueled by the increasing demand for AI products and services. Meanwhile, states are looking at regulations and the Department of Justice eyes AI content deals. Tech Giants Ride the AI Wave to Strong Q1 Earnings In the first …
Coronavirus: How access to the internet is not created equal As schools debate about returning to online learning, the lack of internet access for many Americans is a big sticking point. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY Currently in communities like Hardyston, Lafayette, Montague, Sandyston, Wantage and West Milford, fewer than half of households have access …
In short: Age verification rules being trialled by the federal government could require millions of Australians to prove their age to access online porn and social media. Internet freedom groups have labelled the scheme a “porn passport” and warned of its privacy impacts. What’s next? The trial will test a range of technologies for safety, accuracy and …
Over the last year, Australia’s potential to become a leader in quantum computing was given a number: potentially adding $6 billion to the economy in the coming decades. Now, there is meaningful progress being made towards this ambition, and in the medium term, the IT industry needs to prepare for the opportunity and challenge of …
A federal program that provided monthly discounts on internet service and devices for qualifying households ended last month when a bill to provide temporary relief of $7 billion until the end of 2024 failed to be brought to a vote in Congress, marking the program’s end due to a lack of funding. Internet service providers …
Philippe Largent | Special to the State Journal-Register Illinois has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet …
Joe Ann Vermillion | Guest columnist Oklahoma has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access, however, depends on more than wires, poles and other pieces of infrastructure. It also depends on making sure that internet service is …
Internet service providers in New York are now required to offer low-cost internet for qualifying residents. The Affordable Broadband Act (ABA), which was enacted in 2021 then blocked before it could go into effect, requires internet service providers to offer broadband internet to qualifying households at reduced prices. But a decision from the U.S. Court …
The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is preparing its systems to support the government’s digital wallet handout and ensure smooth implementation for 50 million Thais. DES Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong directed the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to oversee security for the 500-billion-baht digital wallet scheme, while the Digital Government Agency (DGA) is responsible for …