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Industry groups have submitted deregulatory wishlists for the Federal Communications Commission's "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative that aims to eliminate as many regulations as possible.

While much attention has been paid to the use of artificial intelligence by state and federal agencies, city and local governments also are increasingly using AI and should implement safeguards around public sector uses of these tools. City and county governments a

The Vermont Community Broadband Board is inviting residents to attend the first regular Digital Empowerment Quarterly Meeting. It’s an opportunity to get an update on our work, share ideas, and ask questions. Vermont’s DE Plan is the way Vermont will make sure every resident has high-quality, accessible, affordable technology resources and knows how to use them. The virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2:00-3:30.

On Thursday, April 10, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Board of Directors voted on proposed guidelines for the PBDA’s Digital Skills and Community Capacity Program. The program, funded by the federal Digital Equity Act’s State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program, will provide $25 million for digital inclusion programs in the Keystone State. The eleven-member board voted 9-1 to approve the guidelines, with one abstention.

The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. NRECA's comments focused on several rules, including transparency and reporting requirements. "Broadband providers that receive high-cost support are currently required not only to file detailed deployment data in the Universal Service Administrative Company High Cost Universal Broadband portal, but also to file coverage data twice each year in the Broadband Data Collection program.

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. TPA made a number of recommendations, including:

The Telecommunications Industry submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. TIA's comments focus on the FCC's Equipment Authorization Program. "Given the evolving landscape of technology and consumer needs, it is crucial for the Commission to ensure that its regulations are efficient and effective.

The Catasaqua Area School District (PA) wrote to the Federal Communications Commission to withdraw from participating in the Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program. Paul Reilly, Network Manager for the school district, wrote, "While we are unable to participate at this moment, we continue to recognize the critical importance of cybersecurity funding and hope that our withdrawal may provide another school the opportunity to highlight the ongoing need for such vital support." 

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr warned European allies hesitant about working with Elon Musk’s satellite internet company that they needed to choose between US and Chinese technology.

The Digital Progress Institute submitted remarks to the Federal Communications Commission in response to the In Re: Delete, Delete, Delete request for comments. DPI's comments focused on the regulatory burden of needless filings and reports required by the FCC. "Archaic Commission rules require far too much paperwork from Commission regulatees, with total paperwork burdens requiring the private sector to hire, in effect, 22,461 full-time equivalents to complete.