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What a Trump Victory Means for Tech
The red wave that swept Donald Trump to re-election did not, despite what some podcasters might claim, originate in Silicon Valley. In San Francisco, rank-and-file tech workers still largely vote for Democrats. And while some prominent tech leaders came out in support of Trump—most notably, Elon Musk and a cluster of right-wing executives and venture capitalists who bankrolled his campaign—many others either supported Kamala Harris or parked themselves comfortably on the sidelines.
The agenda for the meeting will include introducing a new Deputy DFO for the CEDC, introducing new CEDC working group co-chairs for the Innovation and Access Working Group, receiving updates from the working groups, and discussing working group plans going forward. The agenda may be modified at the discretion of the CEDC Chair and the DFO. It is anticipated that any significant agenda modifications will be posted in advance on the CEDC web page.
At this meeting, the Task Force will vote on reports and recommendations discussed during the Task Force’s term. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer.
An informative session on the latest developments in the Congressional infrastructure plan and its impact on modernizing telecommunications infrastructure nationwide. Industry leaders, regulators, and policy experts will discuss progress on key initiatives, share effective deployment strategies, evaluate funding allocations, and address current implementation challenges with solutions to keep the plan on course.
November 2024 Open Meeting Agenda
The Federal Communications Commission's next open meeting will focus on guarding against tricks—from possible attacks on undersea communications infrastructure to unwanted robocalls. Here’s everything we have lined up for our November agenda.
Memorandum on Advancing the United States’ Leadership in Artificial Intelligence
The United States White House issued a memorandum providing further direction on appropriately harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) models and AI-enabled technologies in the United States Government, especially in the context of national security systems (NSS), while protecting human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, privacy, and safety in AI-enabled national security activities.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite business is set to boom if Trump wins
Elon Musk’s fast-growing satellite business Starlink could be poised to gain billions of dollars more in federal contracts and subsidies under a Donald Trump presidency, industry experts say, in a reflection of the world’s richest individual’s deepening financial stake in Washington politics. Trump has cast himself as a space patron, pledging to unleash funds for national-security installations in orbit and slash red tape for Musk.
A two-day conference dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for enhancing connectivity while optimizing non-deployment funding.
As always, State of the Net will be your first look at the new players and the new issues that will take center stage in the new Administration and the new Congress. This conference is unique for its diverse blend of perspectives and provocative thinkers. As policy debates become more polarized, State of the Net is the most important stakeholder gathering which brings together key players who disagree (respectfully).
Affordable Connectivity Program is Part of Harris' Opportunity Agenda
Vice President Kamala Harris (D-CA) says she will build an Opportunity Economy where everyone has the opportunity to not just get by, but to get ahead. Renewing the Federal Communications Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is part of that agenda. Earlier this year, Congress failed to allocate funding for ACP and made monthly broadband bills more expensive for 23 million households enrolled in the program.