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FCC reinstates net neutrality rules
April 25, 2024 | News, InfrastructureCommissioners voted 3-2 to revive net neutrality, which supporters said would prevent the internet from being intentionally blocked or slowed down. Opponents said the effort is unnecessary and violates the law.
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Banning TikTok won’t solve social media’s foreign influence, teen harm and data privacy problems
| News, Emerging TechCOMMENTARY | Protecting Americans cannot be accomplished by banning a single app. To truly protect their constituents, lawmakers would need to enact broad, far-reaching regulation.
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Mandatory reporting laws meant to protect children get another look
| News, ManagementSome states are considering rolling back these laws, saying the result has been too many unfounded reports that disproportionately harm families who are poor, Black, or Indigenous or have members with disabilities.
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One city takes to the streets to address extreme heat
April 24, 2024 | News, InfrastructureA Los Angeles neighborhood tested the impact of an innovative cool pavement coating, and research shows it holds potential to supplement climate mitigation efforts.
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States explore new incentives to lower the cost of EVs
| Infrastructure, NewsWashington state became the latest state to roll out rebates for buying or leasing EVs this week, but other states are offering incentives to knock thousands of dollars off the cost of the vehicles, too.
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Making AI better than us—What could possibly go wrong?
| News, Emerging TechCOMMENTARY | Trained on data scraped from all corners of the internet, today’s generative AI applications are rife with biased data. Developing a trustworthy AI framework requires cross-sector collaboration.
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Tennessee House votes to arm teachers despite opposition
| News, ManagementIn spite of protesters, a bill that would allow teachers to carry a gun goes to governor for signature.
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With surge in hate crimes, state justice department launches hotline awareness campaign
| News, ManagementOregon's confidential hotline connects victims to government and community services that range from counseling to help filing a police report.
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National DELETE Act included in privacy discussions
April 23, 2024 | News, CybersecurityCalifornia already has a law that gives consumers more control over the data held on them by data brokers. A federal effort would give Americans a central place to request it be deleted by all brokers.
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First state-regulated overdose prevention center preps for opening
| News, ManagementRhode Island is using part of its opioid settlement money to expand harm reduction strategies and demonstrate how the center can impact drug use, crime and recovery.