Topic: fcc regulations
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FCC Grants Itself Authority to Enforce DJI Drone Ban
The FCC has unanimously voted to retroactively ban electronic devices from the U.S. market, specifically targeting companies like DJI deemed national security threats, even without publicly available evidence of risk. Starting December 23rd, new DJI products will face an automatic import ban unle...
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FCC to Scrap ISP Fee Disclosure Rule Amid Rising Costs
The FCC is proposing to eliminate a rule requiring ISPs to itemize recurring monthly fees on broadband labels, arguing that detailed breakdowns can overwhelm customers. This rule, implemented in April 2024, was intended to prevent misleading low advertised prices by ensuring transparency about ad...
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AI Monitors Prison Calls to Predict Planned Crimes
A new AI system is being used to monitor prison phone calls for potential criminal activity, sparking debate over privacy and predictive policing, with recent FCC rules allowing its funding through fees charged to inmates and their families. The FCC reversed earlier 2024 reforms that had banned b...
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Elon Musk Challenges Apple and Carriers Over Starlink Rivals
SpaceX has acquired spectrum licenses from EchoStar, enabling it to develop a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network that could expand Starlink into mobile communications. Industry experts are skeptical about Starlink competing directly with major carriers due to signal limitations, such as poor in...
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AT&T's New "Wireless Lock" Stops SIM Swap Attacks
AT&T launched "Wireless Lock," a security tool to prevent SIM swap fraud by blocking unauthorized account changes and phone number transfers, now available to all customers after testing. SIM swapping is a growing cybercrime tactic, allowing hackers to hijack phone numbers, access sensitive accou...
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FBI Alert: Deepfake Audio Scams Impersonate Officials
The FBI warns of AI-generated voice scams impersonating officials to trick victims, targeting government employees and associates, urging skepticism toward unexpected messages. Cybercriminals use deepfake audio and texts to build trust before exploiting victims, with AI replicating voices so accu...
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