Policy
Bots or Not, FCC Refuses to Delay Net Neutrality Vote
Despite increasing concerns over the integrity of the public comment process, the agency will vote as scheduled.
Policy
FTC Ready to Police Internet If FCC Repeals Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Trade Commission has a long-established role in preserving online competition, Acting Chairwoman Maureen Ohlhausen said.
Policy
Network Neutrality Can't Fix the Internet
The FCC is poised to dismantle common carriage for broadband and wireless providers. That’s bad, but the internet itself is worse.
Policy
FCC Chairman: Government Will Stop ‘Micromanaging the Internet’
Chairman Ajit Pai unveiled the commission’s plan to roll back net neutrality regulations put in place during the Obama administration.
Digital Government
Silicon Valley Should Be Governed by “Star Trek” Regulations
It would be highly illogical to allow our enthusiasm for innovation to run amok without safeguards.
Modernization
Cutting Regulations Could Entice 5G Network Investment, says FCC Commissioner
Nationwide high-speed internet promises many benefits but still relies on private companies to foot the infrastructure bill.
Digital Government
Big Tech Companies Won’t Change Until They Are Regulated Like Banks
There would be many bureaucratic hurdles to overcome, however.
Digital Government
NASCIO: Federal Compliance Exercises Are Hindering State IT
Yejin Cooke, NASCIO’s director of government affairs, is getting the word out on why federal data security rules are holding back innovation—and even security itself—at the state level.
Digital Government
Washington Failed to Regulate Big Tech—And Now it’s About to Discover That It Can’t
Companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon dominate their markets, and have deep pockets and armies of lobbyists.
Cybersecurity
People Are Uploading Memes and Fake Documents to the FCC Website Using API Keys the Agency Gave Out
There’s no hacking involved here.
Digital Government
How to Leave a Comment for the FCC About Net Neutrality
Final public comments are due tomorrow, Aug. 30, by end of day, eastern time.
Digital Government
Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation
A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.
Digital Government
Verizon Claims FCC Is Not Reversing Net Neutrality Rules Two Days After FCC Chairman Suggests It Is
Although Verizon has publicly said it supports net neutrality rules, the company has also played a significant role in impeding the regulations.
Digital Government
Is the US Ready for Police Drones Outfitted With Tasers, Tear Gas and Lethal Weapons?
A new Connecticut bill would allow officers, not civilians, to use weaponized drones.
Emerging Tech
Space Tourism Companies Are Going to Write Their Own Safety Rules Because the US Government Can’t
The inaugural flights of these new ventures will be a leap into the unknown for the passengers.
Emerging Tech
To Dodge Regulators, Self-Driving Car Startup Released All Its Code for Free
What’s not available? The wealth of data necessary for the algorithms to actually function.
Cybersecurity
The Internet of Things Is Totally Unregulated, and That Might Have to Change
Experts have long warned of the imminent security problems with the so-called internet of things.
Digital Government
DOT Launches New Automated Transportation Technology Advisory Committee
The group will be tasked with informing federal policy making.
Emerging Tech
A New Era for the Automobile
In long-awaited federal guidelines on self-driving cars, officials hint at a new kind of DMV.
Emerging Tech