Researching Digital Equity: With People, For People
Monday, December 18, 2023
December 2023
Analysis
Analysis
At this meeting, Disability Advisory Committee members are expected to (i) discuss a working group report and recommendation on the transmittal of audio description files to Internet Protocol programming; (ii) receive updates from the working groups on quality Telecommunications Relay Services for individuals with multiple disabilities, and best practices for the use of artificial intelligence to caption live video programming; and (iii) any other topics relevant to the DAC’s work.
ALA to Launch New Digital Inclusion Working Group for Library Workers
The American Library Association (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy Office and the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) announced a new Digital Inclusion Working Group for library workers to exchange knowledge around digital equity work taking place in all library contexts. The working group will meet monthly, facilitated by PPA staff members Megan Janicki and Emily Durkin.
The rise of AI fake news is creating a ‘misinformation superspreader’ (Washington Post)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 12/17/2023 - 12:26AI Is Ravenous for Energy. Can It Be Satisfied? (Wall Street Journal)
Submitted by benton on Sun, 12/17/2023 - 12:25Republicans Raise Serious Concerns About the FCC’s Management of the ACP
We write asking you to clarify your recent congressional testimony regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). At a hearing before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on November 30, 2023, you asserted—without evidence and contrary to the FCC’s own data—that “25 million households” would be “unplug[ged]…from the internet” if Congress does not provide new funding for the ACP. This is not true.
Results of 2024 Urban Rate Survey
The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) and the Office of Economics and Analytics (Office) announced the 2024 reasonable comparability benchmarks for fixed voice and broadband services for eligible telecommunications carriers (ETCs) that are subject to broadband public interest obligations.
Oregon's Plan for Meaningful Broadband Access
The Oregon Broadband Office (OBO) released the state's draft Digital Equity Plan for public comment.