EXPLAINED: 5 - The Real Truth

GrayMatter Robotics CEO: The FCC was right to ban Chinese robots. But protection alone won't win the robotics race

Robotics is no longer simply another technology market.

Fortune · Aug 8

Trump taps FCC lawyer for commission seat amid broadcaster push

President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission. This nomination comes as he pressures broadcasters to change programming content. He has urged the FCC to revoke licenses of networks he dislikes. The FCC is currently reviewing ABC stations' broadcast licenses. Critics express concerns about government interference in…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

FCC Rule Change Would Allow More Broadcast Mergers, but It's Not Clear the FCC Has That Power.

It's not clear if the agency even has the legal authority to make the change. But if it goes through, there's little to worry about.

Reason · Aug 6

China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visit

Beijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.

Euronews · Aug 5

Sterlite Tech, HFCL gain 5% each on reports of US ban on Chinese data centre devices

Shares of Sterlite Technologies and HFCL rallied 5% each after reports that the US administration is considering restrictions on Chinese data centre equipment imports. The proposed curbs could impact optical transceivers used in AI infrastructure. HFCL’s planned ₹400 crore capacity expansion in optical fibre and cable manufacturing also gains attention…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Trump administration reportedly drafting ban on Chinese datacenter components

Trump’s FCC is developing a measure to bar US imports of new models of Chinese datacenter devices, sources say

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

US mulling ban on key Chinese networking tech in data center component crackdown — White House wants to impose restrictions in 2026, China says it will respond if necessary

Sources say that the FCC is drafting a ban on optical transceivers for data centers. These components, which convert electrical signals into light signals, are said to pose a risk as they can be used to steal data, install malware, or disrupt data center operations in the U.S.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 4

Trump Targets A New Piece Of China's AI Supply Chain. Data Center Equipment Faces Fresh U.S. Curbs

The Trump administration is drafting rules to block imports of new Chinese optical transceiver models used in AI data centers, citing national security concerns.

International Business Times · Aug 4

Donald Trump administration weighs ban on Chinese AI data centre gear imports

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on new Chinese data center component imports. This measure aims to protect critical infrastructure underpinning the AI boom. The Federal Communications Commission is working on this restriction for optical transceivers. Officials hope to publish the ban this year, taking effect soon after. China…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

"Viewpoint Diversity" Conditions as a New Fairness Doctrine

My new article, now out in the George Mason Law Review.

Reason · Aug 4