SEC fines Esmark Inc. and James Bouchard for announcing a $7.8 billion tender offer for U.S. Steel without having the financial means to complete the deal. The Securities…
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Senate Commerce Committee Preserves FCC’s AI Political Ad Disclosure Rule
Legislation was introduced to bar the agency’s tv and radio ad disclosure requirements. The Senate Commerce Committee narrowly voted to uphold a new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirement…
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FCC Proposes AI Transparency for Political Ads
The new requirements would inform the public of the use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for…
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President Biden Proposes Two Debates
His campaign supplies alternate dates to the three presidential debates scheduled for the fall by the debate commission. President Joe Biden has proposed a presidential debate in June…
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CDC Resumes Anti-Smoking Campaign
The agency’s focus is on menthol cigarettes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running nationwide ads featuring former smokers’ stories of health dangers. The agency’s campaign is particularly…
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FCC Proposes Rebates for Consumers Experiencing TV Blackouts
The commission requests public input on the proposal to compensate for service disruptions. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposal that would mandate rebates for consumers experiencing…
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FCC Chair Proposes Policy to Support Local Journalism
Local radio and television stations would be given priority in the license renewal process. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel released a notice of proposed rulemaking this…
Read MoreFCC Chair Proposes Banning TV Contract Early Termination Fees
She says the move would encourage competition and innovation. Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel submitted a proposal this week that would prevent cable and TV providers from…
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Congress Sends Letter to Apple Over Canceled Show
Jon Stewart’s politically-themed show was slated to cover Chinese tech and AI in the coming season. Leaders in the House of Representatives Select Committee on Competition with the…
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Actors Testify on Examples of AI Before House Panel
Marvel movie actor Clark Gregg submitted pornography that used his likeness. Screen Actors Guild member Clark Gregg recently testified before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee, sharing how…
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