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How Trump’s FCC chief pick could make life more difficult for media companies
1 month ago

How Trump’s FCC chief pick could make life more difficult for media companies

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump’s famous hostility to media outlets that criticize him has raised trepidation about his choice for FCC chief. During the election, he jumped on social media when Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on the Nov. 2 episode of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” to point out that the network also owed an invitation to Trump under the FCC’s equal …

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Trump vs media moves back to the White House
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump vs media moves back to the White House

Live Mint  

Donald Trump has filed lawsuits against Disney’s ABC and Paramount Global’s CBS, railed against “fake" and “failing" news organizations, and called for the government to revoke some broadcasters’ licenses. Trump will return to office as a handful of major deals await U.S. approval, including Skydance Media’s merger with Paramount Global and the union of satellite broadcasting companies DirecTV and Dish. …

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Media Executives See More Deals, Less Regulation Under Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Media Executives See More Deals, Less Regulation Under Trump

Live Mint  

Media executives see the possibility for more mergers and deregulation enabling the growth of broadcast and TV empires with the election of Republican Donald Trump to the US presidency. “That would provide a real positive and accelerated impact on this industry that’s needed.” Media and telecom executives have begun weighing in on what a second Trump presidency may mean for …

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What Elon Musk wants from Washington
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What Elon Musk wants from Washington

Politico  

Some wonks are even wondering if his influence could extend beyond mere bureaucracy, given the historical precedent for a Trump White House to be swayed by the last person to have the former president’s ear. “We already had an outsider billionaire businessman as president, yet nothing unique happened,” said Mercatus’ Mittelsteadt, who argued that a lack of resources and statutory …

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X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections
3 months, 2 weeks ago

X’s Grok2AI chatbot escalates problem of deepfakes ahead of US elections

Al Jazeera  

It is up to social media companies to monitor and remove deepfake images in connection with political content. In the weeks prior, filmmakers The Dor Brothers made short clips using Grok-generated deepfake images showing officials including Harris, Trump and former President Barack Obama robbing a grocery store, which circulated on social media. While they did not use Grok AI, as …

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AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal
54 years, 11 months ago

AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls Are Now Illegal

Wired  

It’s now illegal in the US for robocallers to use AI-generated voices, thanks to a new ruling by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday. “Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities, and misinform voters,” FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement on Thursday. “We’re putting the fraudsters behind these robocalls …

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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The announcement comes as New Hampshire authorities are advancing their investigation into AI-generated robocalls that mimicked President Joe Biden’s voice to discourage …

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AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

AI-generated voices in robocalls can deceive voters. The FCC just made them illegal

LA Times  

The decision by the FCC to outlaw robocalls that contain voices generated by AI aims to send a message that exploiting the technology to mislead voters won’t be tolerated. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday outlawed robocalls that contain voices generated by artificial intelligence, a decision that sends a clear message that exploiting the technology to scam people and mislead …

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FCC chair asks automakers about plans to stop abusers from using car electronics to stalk partners
11 months, 1 week ago

FCC chair asks automakers about plans to stop abusers from using car electronics to stalk partners

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The top U.S. telecommunications regulator is asking automakers how they plan to protect people from being stalked or harassed by partners who have access to vehicle location and other data. In a letter sent Thursday to nine large automakers, Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel asks for details about connected car systems and plans to support people who …

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GTL, ViaPath, Securus, JPay: Meet the companies that control prison communications.
1 year ago

GTL, ViaPath, Securus, JPay: Meet the companies that control prison communications.

Slate  

This is part of Time, Online, a Future Tense series on how technology is changing prison. MCI Maximum Security adds a $3.00 surcharge to every call.” Even these eye-popping fees did not necessarily come honestly: MCI was caught overcharging in one state by automatically “adding an additional minute to every call.” The burden of these above-market rates fell largely on …

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US FCC Advances Plan To Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules — Here's All You Need To Know
1 year, 2 months ago

US FCC Advances Plan To Reinstate Net Neutrality Rules — Here's All You Need To Know

ABP News  

The US Federal Communications Commission took a significant step forward on Thursday by voting to advance a proposal aimed at reinstating the landmark net neutrality rules and reasserting regulatory oversight over broadband internet services, as per a report from Reuters. According to the report, the Federal Communications Commission's action sets the stage for the reintroduction of net neutrality regulations, which …

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Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case
1 year, 2 months ago

Is broadband essential, like water or electricity? New net neutrality effort makes the case

Associated Press  

Landmark net neutrality rules rescinded under former President Donald Trump could return under a new push by U.S. Federal Communications Commission chair Jessica Rosenworcel. “The internet needs to be open.” The proposed rules would return fixed and mobile broadband service to its status as an essential telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act. Law professor Tim Wu, now …

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All U.S. to have high-speed internet access by 2030, President Biden pledges
1 year, 5 months ago

All U.S. to have high-speed internet access by 2030, President Biden pledges

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S. “These investments will help all Americans,” he said. Senator Joe Manchin, who Biden called out as a “friend” during today’s announcement, celebrated …

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High-speed internet is a necessity, President Biden says, pledging all US will have access by 2030
1 year, 5 months ago

High-speed internet is a necessity, President Biden says, pledging all US will have access by 2030

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday said that high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but an “absolute necessity,” as he pledged that every household in the nation would have access by 2030 using cables made in the U.S. “These investments will help all Americans,” he said. Sen. Joe Manchin, who Biden called out as a “friend” during today’s …

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The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you
1 year, 9 months ago

The FCC is cracking down on scammy robotexts. What that means for you

LA Times  

A new FCC rule should prevent more of these kinds of spam text messages from reaching your phone. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule that requires mobile phone companies to block texts that are “highly likely to be illegal.” That includes texts from spoofed or non-working numbers, which spammers frequently rely on for their bulk messages. Once …

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US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE
2 years ago

US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE

The Hindu  

The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products that …

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US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE
2 years ago

US FCC bans sales, import of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology …

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U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE
2 years ago

U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE

NPR  

U.S. bans the sale and import of some tech from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. is banning the sale of communications equipment made by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and restricting the use of some China-made video surveillance systems, citing an "unacceptable risk" to national security. The …

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CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications
2 years, 5 months ago

CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications

CNN  

Washington CNN — On paper, it looked like a fantastic deal. But multiple sources familiar with the investigation tell CNN that there’s no question the Huawei equipment has the ability to intercept not only commercial cell traffic but also the highly restricted airwaves used by the military and disrupt critical US Strategic Command communications, giving the Chinese government a potential …

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FCC orders an end to auto warranty robocalls
2 years, 5 months ago

FCC orders an end to auto warranty robocalls

LA Times  

Auto warranty renewal calls were the top robocall complaint filed with the Federal Communications Commission by consumers in 2021. Auto warranty renewal calls were the top robocall complaint filed with the FCC by consumers in 2021, with the number of such complaints rising to more than 12,000, compared with about 7,600 in 2020, the agency said. Other top categories for …

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SpaceX Gets The Nod To Offer Starlink Internet On Cars, Trucks And Boats: What It Means
2 years, 5 months ago

SpaceX Gets The Nod To Offer Starlink Internet On Cars, Trucks And Boats: What It Means

News 18  

The US Federal Communications Commission has granted Elon Musk’s SpaceX authorisation to use its Starlink satellite internet system on vehicles in motion such as cars, trucks, boats, and aircraft. “Authorising a new class of terminals for SpaceX’s satellite system will expand the range of broadband capabilities to meet the growing user demands that now require connectivity while on the move, …

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A U.S. FCC commissioner urges Apple, Google to boot TikTok from app stores
2 years, 5 months ago

A U.S. FCC commissioner urges Apple, Google to boot TikTok from app stores

The Hindu  

A Republican member of the Federal Communications Commission has urged the chief executives of Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc’s Google to kick Chinese-owned TikTok out of its app stores. Brendan Carr, the FCC commissioner, said in a letter to the CEOs, dated June 24 and sent on FCC letterhead, that video-sharing app TikTok has collected vast troves of sensitive data …

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Your phone just got more protection against spam calls. But it’s not safe yet
2 years, 7 months ago

Your phone just got more protection against spam calls. But it’s not safe yet

LA Times  

The FCC took a step Thursday to try to cut down on robocalls, but some loopholes for spammers remain. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission took another step to identify and potentially block spam calls, closing one of the big loopholes in its enforcement efforts. It’s good news for people tired of getting calls from “Spam Likely.” But that doesn’t …

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Column: Big business musters more lies to smear a Biden nominee because she would do her job
2 years, 7 months ago

Column: Big business musters more lies to smear a Biden nominee because she would do her job

LA Times  

Gigi Sohn has been nominated by President Biden to serve on the Federal Communications Commission. Here’s the full quote: “While policymakers have focused disproportionately on broadband deployment in rural areas of the United States, Americans who live in cities also face enormous challenges to broadband connectivity.” In the very next sentence, Sohn cited research showing that “the country’s broadband adoption …

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