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September 2018

Sponsor 

Politico

Date 
Thu, 09/20/2018 - 13:00

The Next Generation 5G network promises more than blazing fast wireless broadband. Cities will become smarter, and analysts expect 5G will enable the Internet of Things, encompassing a wide array of industries. As 5G implementation moves closer to reality, the industry, policymakers, and others are grappling with the challenges and long-term benefits of rolling out the technology.


Sponsor 

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Date 
Mon, 09/17/2018 - 13:00 to Tue, 09/18/2018 - 22:30

This year's summit will bring together 75 participating communities, forming an extensive national network of housing providers, municipal agencies .and community stakeholders that are dedicating themselves to digital inclusion.

This year's theme is "Connect to the Future!" a reflection of our goal to help families in public housing connect to the transformative tools of the Digital Age.  These tools will prepare residents for the technology changes that lie ahead and the vast opportunities these changes will bring. 


House Majority Leader McCarthy: Twitter CEO should explain company's content monitoring practices

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says he hopes Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's testimony on Capitol Hill provides insights into his company's algorithms and content monitoring practices as the social media giant battles allegations that its operations are influenced by politics. Rep McCarthy, who has been one of the most vocal critics of Silicon Valley companies over alleged anti-conservative bias, said that he expects Dorsey's testimony before the House Commerce Committee to be the first of several for members of the tech community. "This won't be the last hearing.

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