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September 2024

Meta plans to seed your feeds with AI-made posts

Meta's plan to generate synthetic content tailored to individual users opens a whole new Pandora's box in an artificial intelligence world already full of them. Generative AI has largely been used to create content at the behest of individual users, but now Facebook's parent company says it will proactively surface AI-generated posts based on users' interests. Meta said it will generate some images based on a user's interests and others that feature their likeness "so you can be the star of your own story and share your favorites with friends." The move is a logical next step for Meta, whic

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Is the DMA a Boost or Brake for European Competitiveness?

Date 
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:00 to 11:00

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is at a critical phase. Just months into its enforcement, the European Commission has already initiated proceedings against Alphabet, Apple, and Meta. But is the DMA achieving its intended goals, and are the ongoing investigations leading to meaningful outcomes? While the DMA is designed to level the digital playing field and enhance competition, the adoption of national implementation laws by member states risks undermining these objectives, potentially leading to regulatory fragmentation.


The satellite spectrum battle that could shape the new space economy

In early August, when corporate activity was in a summer lull, Elon Musk’s SpaceX quietly opened up a new front in a global battle over a scarce and precious resource: radio spectrum. Its target was an obscure international regulation governing the way spectrum, the invisible highway of electromagnetic waves that enables all wireless technology, is shared by satellite operators in different orbits.

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Michigan High-Speed Internet Office

Date 
Tue, 10/15/2024 - 12:00 to 17:00

This forum is designed to initiate conversations between communities with BEAD-eligible locations and prospective BEAD applicants in their area. Participants should expect a fast-paced, guided activity designed to foster partnerships and collaboration.

Whether you represent a community eager for improved internet access or an Internet Service Provider planning to (or considering whether to) apply for a BEAD grant, this event promises valuable insights and networking opportunities to drive connectivity advancements across our state.


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Federal Trade Commission

Date 
Tue, 02/25/2025 - 09:00

The Federal Trade Commission postponed its February 25 virtual workshop examining the use of design features on digital platforms aimed at keeping kids, including teens, online longer and returning more frequently.

This virtual workshop will consider the use of design features that keep kids, including teens, online longer and coming back more frequently.


Balancing Access and Affordability in Rhode Island

In June 2024, ConnectRI, a program of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (RICC) released the final and approved version of the state's Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program Initial Proposal Volume II.

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