FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
Starlink can provide cell service but FCC defers action on waiver of power limits.
Policy // Civilization & Discontents
Google’s plan to keep AI out of search trial remedies isn’t going very well
Judge: AI will likely play “larger role” in Google search remedies as market shifts.
Biased AI in health care faces crackdown in sweeping Biden admin proposals
The future of the proposals is uncertain as Trump admin comes to office.
ISPs say their “excellent customer service” is why users don’t switch providers
ISPs tell FCC that mistreated users would switch to one of their many other options.
Workers demand more transparency after Intel secures $8B CHIPS funding
Intel awarded nearly $8B to “supercharge” US semiconductor innovation.
Trump targets Mexico and Canada with tariffs, plus an extra 10% for China
Tariffs are retaliation for drug trafficking and illegal migration.
Supreme Court wants US input on whether ISPs should be liable for users’ piracy
SCOTUS asks US government for its view on $1 billion Sony v. Cox case.
DOJ wraps up ad tech trial: Google is “three times” a monopolist
Google argued DOJ proved the "exact opposite" of existence of ad tech monopoly.
OpenAI blamed NYT for tech problem erasing evidence of copyright abuse
OpenAI denies deleting evidence, asks why NYT didn’t back up data.
Supreme Court to review 5th Circuit ruling that upends Universal Service Fund
5th Circuit ruling threatens $8 billion program that expands broadband access.
$300 billion pledge at COP29 climate summit a “paltry sum”
Poorer countries reluctantly accept package from wealthy nations.
Elizabeth Warren calls for crackdown on Internet “monopoly” you’ve never heard of
Senator wants to investigate whether VeriSign is ripping off customers and violating antitrust laws.
Ted Cruz wants to overhaul $42B broadband program, nix low-cost requirement
Cruz claims grant program is "boondoggle," urges Biden admin to halt activities.
DirecTV announces termination of deal to buy Dish satellite business
DirecTV says it's ending deal after Dish debt holders refused to accept loss.
School did nothing wrong when it punished student for using AI, court rules
Student "indiscriminately copied and pasted text," including AI hallucinations.
