Republican Leader Rodgers Welcomes Eight New Members to the House Commerce Committee
The House Republican Steering Committee selected eight new members to serve on the House Commerce Committee:
January 2021
How Facebook and Twitter decided to take down Trump's accounts (NBC)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 12:35The Alternate Reality of Fringe Apps (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 12:35Online extremists are ignoring Trump’s call for calm (Politico)
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Podcast: Former FCC Commissioner Calls for a Presidential Commission on the Future of the Internet (with Michael Copps)
Former-Federal Communications Commissioner Michael Copps has called on the new Biden administration to establish a Presidential Commission on the Future of the Internet. He contrasts the regulation of the broadcast industry in the public interest with the relatively hands-off treatment of internet commerce and cites privacy, disinformation, and antitrust concerns, as well as the impact of social media giants on local news outlets, as reasons why a comprehensive policy review is in order.
Public Infrastructure/Private Service Model For 21st Century Broadband Proves Worthy
The emerging model presents a scalable option for communities that lack the expertise or interest to operate networks or act as ISPs themselves but want to own and control the core communications assets in their communities as a means of securing the benefits of broadband internet. Here’s a look at the model’s business case, technical elements and risks.