While positioning itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation with the EU AI Act, the EU has not historically been a global leader in innovative AI achievements. American and Chinese companies have...more
5/2/2025
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- The White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued two new memorandums, which establish new federal policies for the use and acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) by the federal...more
4/17/2025
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Executive Orders ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Government Agencies ,
New Guidance ,
OMB ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector
As long anticipated, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has launched a new proceeding to eliminate policies and rules that may no longer be necessary or that impose undue regulatory burdens. The...more
3/17/2025
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Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications
Among the over 70 executive orders rescinded by President Trump on his first day in office was President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence (EO 14110).
Three days later, President Trump issued his own AI...more
As President Donald Trump’s announcement of the Stargate joint venture demonstrates, international stakeholders have been increasing their engagement in the U.S. data center industry.
The growth in foreign investment in...more
2/4/2025
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Data Centers ,
Energy Sector ,
Executive Orders ,
Investment ,
National Security ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Sustainability ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign and post-election transition have given several strong indications of how the new administration is likely to approach artificial intelligence (AI) policy during his second term, which...more
12/5/2024
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Biden Administration ,
China ,
Data Security ,
Executive Orders ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
National Security ,
New Legislation ,
OMB ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
In an effort led by industry experts and nearly 1,000 stakeholders, the European Union introduced the first draft of the General-Purpose AI (GPAI) Code of Practice (the Code), an important addition to its regulatory framework...more
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently released Memorandum M-24-18, which directs how federal agencies will procure artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. M-24-18 and its accompanying fact sheet,...more
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed SB 1047, the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, marking a significant development in California’s approach to AI regulation. Both the tech industry and...more
10/7/2024
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California ,
Data Security ,
Governor Newsom ,
Legislative Agendas ,
New Legislation ,
Popular ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently adopted an order (5G Fund Order) that will enable it to distribute up to $9 billion to 5G mobile voice and data service providers through the 5G Fund for Rural America (5G...more
This presidential election season has heightened concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content in political ads to mislead voters. With this concern in mind, the Federal Communications Commission...more
Building on its renewed jurisdictional authority over broadband internet access service (BIAS) providers following the reinstatement of net neutrality, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted proposed internet...more
The European Union seized the early global lead in regulating artificial intelligence (AI) by passing its AI Act on March 13, 2024, following a lengthy legislative process. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the U.S. Congress...more
5/23/2024
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Enforcement ,
EU ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
State Privacy Laws ,
Technology Sector
After a series of intensive negotiations among representatives of the European Union’s three governing bodies (the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the European Council), the EU has concluded its “trilogue”...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of techniques that can help advance the FCC’s understanding of “nonfederal” spectrum usage. The FCC has...more
Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced the formation of a Privacy and Data Protection Task Force (Task Force) at the FCC during a recent speech at the Center for...more
The recent dramatic growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continues to be a focus of the Biden administration. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), a federal agency within the...more
4/25/2023
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Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
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Risk Management ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
U.S. Commerce Department
Perhaps missed over the holidays, the mammoth $1.7 trillion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (the Act) was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. It includes record levels of funding for a wide range...more
In a Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling (Order) released on February 15, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously adopted new rules intended to give tenants in multi-tenant environments (MTE)—such as...more
2/24/2022
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Cable Television Providers ,
FCC ,
Federal Communications Act ,
Multi-Family Development ,
Multi-Family Housing ,
New Rules ,
Real Estate Development ,
Revenue Sharing ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Tenants
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently published “A Proposal for Identifying and Managing Bias in Artificial Intelligence,” a special publication that is part of a series of documents and workshops...more
7/21/2021
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Bias ,
Comment Period ,
Cybersecurity ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
FTC Act ,
Healthcare ,
New Guidance ,
NIST ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Technology Sector
President Biden’s recent “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy” (Order) promotes fair competition regulations across a diverse group of key U.S. industries, including telecom, technology, banking...more
7/14/2021
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Broadband ,
Executive Orders ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Government Agencies ,
Net Neutrality ,
Right to Repair ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Trump Administration
Internet of Things (IoT) devices have the potential to transform our home and work environment by integrating a growing range of “smart” wirelessly connected sensors into our daily lives. Recognizing the growing importance of...more
12/10/2020
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Cybersecurity ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
FTC Act ,
Internet of Things ,
NIST ,
OMB ,
Popular ,
Smart Devices ,
Software ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology Sector
As of January 3, 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has suspended most of its operations for the duration of the government shutdown due to the agency’s exhaustion of available funds. This alert summarizes how...more
The Federal Communications Commission recently adopted an order containing sweeping regulatory changes to speed the deployment of advanced wireless services to provide connectivity for innovative Internet of Things, augmented...more
4/17/2018
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Cell Towers ,
Deregulation ,
Environmental Assessments ,
FCC ,
Infrastructure ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
NEPA ,
NHPA ,
Statutory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Tribal Lands ,
Wireless Devices ,
Wireless Industry
Roughly two weeks since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Ajit Pai, has taken steps providing further evidence that he plans to roll back FCC actions taken under...more
2/7/2017
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Broadband Internet Access Services (BIAS) ,
Broadband Privacy Rules ,
Congressional Review Act ,
Cybersecurity ,
FCC ,
Internet ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Mobile Broadband Services ,
Net Neutrality ,
Open Internet Rules ,
Technology ,
Technology Sector ,
Telecommunications ,
Wireless Industry