Upcoming event
Being connected to the digital world is critical to everyday life. This is especially true in the employment arena with online job applications and remote work being the new norm. But large segments of the country are without broadband coverage. Join us for a conversation about the importance of broadband access. We will look at challenges to getting connected in rural and urban areas, developing digital skills, and building the infrastructure needed for broader access.
The COVID-19 pandemic normalized working from home in the U.S., and the number of workers in remote and hybrid work arrangements remains elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels despite the end of the public health emergency. One benefit of remote work is that it allows parents to spend more time on childcare and housework—potentially reducing the barriers to starting a family.
Andy Berke, Administrator of Rural Utilities Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will discuss how the Rural Utilities Service is implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which, among other priorities, includes a historic $65 billion investment in broadband infrastructure.
Tribal nations face unique challenges when seeking solutions to the digital equity gaps in their communities. This webinar will feature Tribal leaders discussing how they are using federal and other resources to create pathways to success for their residents.
New Mexico is a state rich in diversity with a unique blend of cultures and a deep history that embodies the American spirit. As a state made up of tribal nations, rural towns, and urban areas, residents and business owners are presented with both unique opportunities and complexities on the quest to ensure all can fully engage in the technological revolution.
The focus of the webinar will be showcasing the Office of Education Technology’s approach to digital equity. Topics covered in this webinar include:
- Using the National Education Technology Plan as a Digital Equity Framework
- State Digital Equity Plans & Grants
- Local Digital Equity Efforts
- Connecting Digital Equity and AI
Examples and resources will be highlighted across these four topics.
Advancing Community Broadband will highlight exemplary cases of what we call Community Broadband. The cases will
The District Court this past August found that Google’s agreements with Apple, Samsung, and other distribution channels constituted exclusionary conduct and violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act. In cases like this, however, finding a remedy that will improve consumer welfare is often the more difficult issue. The purpose of this panel is to discuss the benefits and costs of the range of structural and conduct remedy proposals that are under discussion.
The recent backlash against “Big Tech” has come from both sides of the aisle, with the conservative anti-tech sentiment showing up in state laws governing social media in Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and more, as well as in Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation’s blueprint for the future of conservative policy.
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.