Millions could lose internet access as debate looms over Affordable Connectivity Program

Millions could lose internet access as debate looms over Affordable Connectivity Program

WASHINGTON (TND) — Advocates say millions could be left without internet if Congress does not pass funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program. The program helps low-income, senior, and rural households save $30-$75 on their monthly internet bills. According to the White House, 23 million households are enrolled. “Our goal is to connect everyone in America …

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High-speed fiber internet expansion to serve thousands in Van Buren County by 2026

High-speed fiber internet expansion to serve thousands in Van Buren County by 2026

PAW PAW, Mich. — High-speed fiber internet is coming to thousands of unserved and underserved residents in Van Buren County. The money is part of the State of Michigan’s Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks (ROBIN), grant program. 3,734 Van Buren County residents will be connected to high-speed fiber internet by 2026, according to officials. …

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‘We’re laundering plagiarism’: Music experts speak on AI and copyright issues following Senate forum

‘We’re laundering plagiarism’: Music experts speak on AI and copyright issues following Senate forum

WASHINGTON (TND) — CEOs, labor activists, journalists and media industry insiders gathered in Washington, D.C. last week to discuss the challenges to creative industries with the rise of artificial intelligence with members of the Senate. Particularly, those in the creative industries sought to discuss issues of transparency of AI models and what the evolving systems …

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