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BigTech Companies

Trump’s Broadband Overhaul Puts $21B in State Grants at Risk

A legislative proposal threatens over $21 billion in state broadband grants by potentially requiring unspent funds from the BEAD program…

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BigTech Companies

Trump Admin Pushes States to Exempt ISPs From Net Neutrality Rules

The federal administration is withholding BEAD program funds from states that enforce net neutrality or broadband price regulations, requiring providers…

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BigTech Companies

SpaceX Urges States to Fund Starlink Over Fiber Broadband

SpaceX argues that state broadband subsidies unfairly favor fiber-optic networks over more cost-effective satellite options like Starlink, despite federal guidelines…

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Artificial Intelligence

Senate AI Ban Threatens Internet Access for States

A proposed Senate rule could force states to choose between regulating AI or losing billions in federal broadband funding, risking…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ted Cruz Struggles to Unite GOP Against State AI Laws

Senator Ted Cruz faces challenges in gaining Republican support for his proposal to limit state-level AI laws, despite procedural clearance…

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Artificial Intelligence

Ted Cruz Bill: States Regulating AI Lose $42B Broadband Funds

Senator Ted Cruz proposed legislation linking $42 billion in federal broadband funding to a 10-year ban on state-level AI regulations,…

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