Whatever happened to the TikTok ban?
A lot has happened, here’s what you need to know.
On Jun 1, 2021 by Libby Cohen
Pressure mounts for COVID stimulus money to be open to more broadband
More lawmakers want the Treasury to update eligibility criteria.
On May 28, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Republicans stick to slimmed-down broadband spending in latest infrastructure counterproposal to Biden
The Republican offer sets aside number billed as way to compromise.
On May 27, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Tech newsletter: Internet provider sued for lying about speed
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On May 25, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Wyden calls on government to expand who is eligible for broadband improvement
Wyden wants anywhere that doesn’t have 100 Mbps symmetric service to be eligible.
Harris highlights racial, economic barriers to broadband access while pushing infrastructure plan
Harris said there were access, affordability, and equity barriers to broadband in the U.S.
On May 24, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Florida to fine social media sites that ban candidates under new law
Legal experts argue that the new law will almost certainly be challenged in court.
On May 24, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Biden gives in to Republicans demands on broadband infrastructure spending
His administration said broadband spending will be reduced by $35 billion.
On May 21, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Post Office accused of using facial recognition as part of covert surveillance program
The USPS is defending its program that monitors discussions about protests online.
On May 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
1 million people signed up for FCC’s broadband discount program the week it launched
The program offers a monthly discount on internet bills.
On May 20, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Bipartisan data privacy bill would give users more control over data
The bill was previously introduced in 2019.
FTC sues Frontier for misrepresenting internet speeds
The acting FTC chairwoman said the suit showed how the FCC needs authority over broadband.
On May 19, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Man targeted by D.C. police for sharing hacked data speaks out
He says he was targeted because of how widespread his posts were shared.
On May 18, 2021 by Mikael Thalen
Tech newsletter: Biden nixes Trump’s social media order, Deepfake Mom
On May 18, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Biden revokes Trump’s controversial social media executive order
Trump’s social media executive order faced a lawsuit calling it unconstitutional.
On May 14, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
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