Commission cites national security concerns. On Friday, Commissioner Brendan Carr announced that the Federal Communications Commissioner is banning the sale and import of new telecommunications devices produced by…
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FTC Announces Plans to Address Unfair Competition
Antitrust law could impact internet technology. On Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission announced a new policy that will prevent “unfair methods of competition.” According to Chair Lina Kahn,…
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Defense Undersecretary Highlights New Deterrence Strategies
He explained how complexities are being exacerbated by technological advances. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl spoke at Brookings Institution this week, where he shared the complexities…
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U.S. Manufacturer Chosen for Poland’s Nuclear Project
Westinghouse to provide technology for the first project phase. Poland’s Council of Ministers chose the U.S. company Westinghouse Electrical Corporation last week as the technology provider for their…
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$32 Million Allocated for Rare Earth Production Research
The U.S. currently imports 80% of its rare earth elements. The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $32 million toward scientific studies into ways to produce rare earth…
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FCC Considers Requiring Caller ID for Landlines
Robocalls are difficult to prevent without caller ID. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently published a Notice of Inquiry, seeking public comment on how best to verify caller…
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Commerce Official Attends ITU Conference in Romania
Announces American contribution toward internet coalition. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves served as the Senior U.S. Representative at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) 2022 Conference in Bucharest,…
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SEC Reopens Public Comments After Technical Error
Eleven rulemaking releases were affected and public comments were not received. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced last week that they reopened their public comment periods…
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Interior Department Requests Input on Defense Production Act
Department seeks for strategies to make domestic energy more reliable. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information this week, opening up for public comment on…
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Commerce Department Appoints Industrial Advisory Committee
Will provide guidance for implementation of CHIPS act. The Department of Commerce announced the appointment of members and leadership to the Industrial Advisory Committee last week. The committee…
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