What next for Biden’s billion dollar broadband expansion? EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Alaska to receive most per-capita aid in broadband funding rollout - Roll Call The Biden administration’s allocation of high-speed internet funding will give 19 states at least $1 billion each in federal aid. Roll Call · Jun 28, 2023
Biden Administration Doles Out BEAD Broadband Billions to States NTIA grants Texas biggest share at more than $3 billion Multichannel News · Jun 27, 2023
Biden to announce state breakdown of 2021 law's broadband funding - Roll Call Each state will get at least $100 million as Washington seeks to improve high-speed Internet access nationwide. Roll Call · Jun 26, 2023
Congress, White House race to get arms around AI systems - Roll Call Lawmakers are scrambling to catch up on emerging artificial technology, proposing a national commission and prepping a regulatory framework. Roll Call · Jun 21, 2023
Google Comes Out Against a 'Department of A.I.' As the company explains, pre-market licensing would delay—or even deny—our access to artificial intelligence's potential benefits. Reason · Jun 16, 2023
FCC’s Latest Broadband Map Is Still a Work in Progress Chair Jessica Rosenworcel says ‘iterative’ has always been the charted course Multichannel News · May 31, 2023
Experts say AI poses ‘extinction’ level of risk, as Congress seeks legislative response - Roll Call The latest warning about AI from experts adds to the urgency for a government response from Congress and regulators. Roll Call · May 31, 2023
How To Restrain the A.I. Regulators A more flexible model of oversight avoids hyper-cautious top-down regulation and enables swifter access to the substantial benefits of safe A.I. Reason · May 30, 2023
President Biden Nominates Anna Gomez for FCC Seat Packages it with renominations for Geoffrey Starks, Brendan Carr Multichannel News · May 22, 2023
'We have to move fast': US regulators start work on a probably-futile attempt to avoid an AI apocalypse The Department of Commerce is seeking input from the building on how to build a regulatory framework for AI development. PC Gamer · Apr 14, 2023
The U.S. government would like to know what its A.I. rules should look like It’s a very different approach to that taken by China. Fortune · Apr 12, 2023
White House Eyes AI, Algorithmic Regulation Biden administration seeks comment on audits, certifications and more Multichannel News · Apr 11, 2023
Biden administration seeks input on AI safety measures President Joe Biden’s administration wants stronger measures to test the safety of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT before they are publicly released, though it hasn’t decided if the government will have a role in doing the vetting The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2023
Insider UK · Mar 6, 2023 Scotland’s electronic music industry worth £550m New report highlights the contribution made by the nightlife sector
Manchester Evening News · Feb 15, 2023 Sacha Lord says government has 'failed businesses' as new report shows UK has lost ‘billions’ from the hospitality industry Industry leaders are calling for an urgent reduction in VAT
Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2023 Pubs and nightclubs on brink of collapse as Covid 'bounce back' wiped out A new report on the night time economy - which also looks at how music venues, theatres and cinemas are faring - found that most are in "survival" rather than "thrive" mode amid calls for VAT to be cut in the upcoming Budget
Roll Call · Feb 1, 2023 Biden to Congress: Eliminate ‘junk’ fees for resorts, cable, airlines In a potential preview of topics for his State of the Union speech next week, President Biden is taking aim at fees that rankle consumers.
The Texas Tribune · Dec 14, 2022 With billions for broadband on the line, Texas asks federal government for more time to improve access maps Local officials, echoing Glenn Hegar, say the current maps are flawed and the process to lodge complaints is cumbersome.
Glasgow Live · Nov 14, 2022 Glasgow hospitality business could close in January and February to save cash The reality of spiralling costs for some bars and restaurants is so concerning they are contemplating closing during traditionally quieter months, with others admitting they might not survive at all.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 One UK nightclub closing every two days over soaring costs, industry says Night Time Industries Association warns a third of clubs will disappear by year’s end without help from government
Insider UK · Sep 8, 2022 Soaring energy costs 'could leave towns without nightlife' Industry body's leader says the Prime Minister's new energy plan is merely 'half measures'
Input · Sep 1, 2022 Starlink snubbed in $6 billion broadband internet grants The FCC has rejected SpaceX's grant applications.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022 One in five nightclubs in Great Britain closed during Covid pandemic Data shows only 1,130 nightclubs remain in England, Wales and Scotland – a 20% drop on March 2020
Insider UK · Aug 2, 2022 One in five nightclubs closed in past three years The latest statistics showed there were only 1,130 nightclubs left in England, Wales and Scotland