A new Pew Research Center analysis of the accounts Americans follow on TikTok highlights the centrality of internet-native content creators, prominent influencers and traditional celebrities on the popular short-form video platform.
Nonprofits are stepping up as leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 58 percent using AI in their digital communications—surpassing the 47 percent of B2C businesses. From local groups to major healthcare and educational institutions, nonprofits are leveraging AI to better understand and engage with their audiences. In this new era of digital engagement, it’s not just about the tools; it’s about creating personalized, meaningful connections with beneficiaries, patients, students, and program participants.
Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa wants to scare some sense into American voters. The U.S. election is just a month away, and she considers the outcome to be a “tipping point” in the fight for democracy over autocracy. Ressa founded the news site Rappler in the Philippines in 2012 and faced relentless persecution for her journalism under former President Rodrigo Duterte. Her fight for press freedom earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 alongside Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov.
On October 7, 2024, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) filed in the Federal Communications Commission’s Annual 706 Report on Broadband Availability. NRECA's comments focus on six main points:
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announces the selection of internet service providers (ISPs) to complete preapproved infrastructure projects that will improve broadband service for an estimated 6,700 locations in Jamestown, Newport, and Westerly. This round is the first of two to award nearly $25 million in Capital Projects Fund (CPF) investments. Three proposals were selected in a competitive bid process which prioritized speed and affordability by requiring buildouts to include end-to-end fiber networks that can deliver speeds of 100/100Mbps without exceeding $53.09/month.
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