Advances in AI and its Impact on Education, Censorship, and Politics

Advances in AI enable personalized education for children. China intensifies AI censorship. FCC proposes disclosure of AI use in political ads. 3 tech threats to 2024 elections. Apple delays AI tools release.

Senate Republicans Accuse FCC of Advancing AI Regulations as a 'De Facto Arm' of Biden Campaign

Senate Republicans accuse Democrat majority at FCC of acting as a 'de facto arm' of the Biden campaign for advancing AI regulations during an election year. They raise concerns about statutory and constitutional issues, claiming the proposal would favor certain political speech and interfere in the election process.

AT&T Nationwide Service Outage

AT&T customers nationwide experiencing issues calling non-AT&T users, carriers working to resolve. Erroneous 9-1-1 alert sent during outage. FCC investigating reports of wireless call failures. Verizon users in Northeast and Midwest facing calling/texting issues with other carriers.

Political Consultant Faces Charges for Robocall Impersonating President Joe Biden

A political consultant in New Hampshire is facing fines and criminal charges for using artificial intelligence to create a robocall impersonating President Joe Biden, discouraging Democrats from voting in the state's primary.

Robocalls mimicking President Biden in New Hampshire

New Hampshire political consultant facing 24 criminal charges for robocalls mimicking President Biden, using AI technology. FCC imposes $6 million fines. Consultant claims it was a stunt to regulate AI. Calls led to outlawing deep fakes impersonating political candidates.

New FCC Rules on Broadband Labels for Internet Packages

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules that will require internet service providers to create 'broadband labels' to explain to customers exactly what goes into the cost of their service by April 10, 2024.

FCC Commissioner Warns Against Reenacting Net Neutrality Regulations

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr warns that Democrat-led FCC is prioritizing net neutrality over holding big tech companies accountable, citing Google as the greatest threat on the internet. Carr argues against reenacting net neutrality regulations, emphasizing the need to address the threats posed by big tech platforms like Google and Facebook. He suggests reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to rein in big tech platforms.

Internet Subsidy Program Extension

The White House is pushing Congress to extend an internet subsidy program before it runs out of money, potentially causing millions of households to lose internet access. The program helps lower-income families save on their monthly internet bills.

FCC Investigation into Amazon and Retailers Selling Unlawful Electronic Devices

The U.S. FCC is investigating Amazon and other retailers for selling unlawful electronic devices, including radio frequency jammers marketed as drone deterrence or privacy tools.

AT&T Network Outage

AT&T network outage affecting tens of thousands of customers was not due to a cyberattack but an incorrect process during upgrades. Service disruptions reported in cities like Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Miami. AT&T apologized and fully restored service by Thursday evening. FBI and FCC investigating the cause.