In summary More than half of the U.S. House supports a bill to extend the funds, but it can’t get out of committee. On April 30, a popular and widely used government program began the process of shutting down due to congressional inaction. With its demise, closing the digital divide becomes considerably more difficult. The …
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 theory of artificial intelligence has been around for a long time — it’s older than many members of Congress — but federal leaders are just getting started on efforts to rein in the rapidly growing technology. Co-chaired by Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Los Angeles, and Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, the new group seeks to create …
When was the internet invented? Get to know the history. The internet is a large part of life now, but when was it invented? Here’s what to know. As a “single senior” who has to be careful with how she spends, Mequon resident Donna Daniels said she’s relied on benefits provided by the Affordable Connectivity …
Patrick Ryan | Special to The Desert Sun Like everyone else in America, the internet helps keep me connected. For several years now, I’ve relied on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to save money on my monthly internet bill. But that federal program is going to expire next month unless Congress takes action. This program …
Doris Edwards | Guest Opinion As a lifelong North Carolinian, I’ve been blessed to raise my family and two grandchildren in the Tar Heel State. Now that I’m retired, I live on a fixed income. People mistakenly think that Social Security is providing you with a lot of money, but with inflation and the rising cost …
With the 2024 election cycle in full swing, a bipartisan House task force was announced Saturday that could tackle the emerging challenges of artificial intelligence and its potentially destructive impact on a wide range of issues. But its focus won’t be on the 2024 election. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and House Minority Leader …
Sen. Josh Hawley presented legislation aimed at stripping AI of its Section 230 protections, which would open tech companies to legal liability for content produced by artificial intelligence. Hawley spoke on this legislation in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, phrasing his arguments around a core point that led to the enactment of Section 230 in …