September 2023

Your new car's options now come with a monthly fee

Car buyers must now decide which connected services they want to add.

Request for Information on Implementation of the United States Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information on behalf of the US Department of Commerce and the US Government to support the development of an implementation plan for the US Government National Standards Strategy for Critical and Emerging Technology (USG NSSCET). The USG NSSCET is intended to support and complement existing private sector-led activities and plans, including the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) United States Standards Strategy (USSS), with a focus on critical and emerging technology(ies) (CET). To inform the USG NSSCET implemen

FCC Grants Georgia Department of Transportation Waivers for Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything

After being granted waivers from the Federal Communications Commission, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will integrate cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology across the state. C-V2X technology enables data sharing between vehicles, transportation infrastructure, pedestrians, and mobile networks to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and increase road safety.

GUMBO grant helps unserved area get broadband for the first time

Some Louisiana communities have never had high-speed, affordable internet access, but thanks to REV Business and the GUMBO grant program, these areas are finally getting connected. REV was established in 2020 as a combination of former telecommunications companies RTC, EATEL, and Vision Communications. With 2,790 miles of fiber and more than 60,000 customers, REV serves multiple parishes in south Louisiana including parts of Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, Livingston, and East Baton Rouge.

Sponsor 

Brookings

Date 
Thu, 09/14/2023 - 13:30 to 14:45

A growing chorus of experts is concerned about the risks emanating from advanced AI systems.



EDA Grant Lays Foundation for Significant Broadband Investments in Missouri

In September 2021, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Missouri Association of Councils of Government (MACOG) a