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January 2024

FTC Launches Inquiry into Generative AI Investments and Partnerships

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it issued orders to five companies requiring them to provide information regarding recent investments and partnerships involving generative AI companies and major cloud service providers. The agency’s 6(b) inquiry will scrutinize corporate partnerships and investments with AI providers to build a better internal understanding of these relationships and their impact on the competitive landscape.

Federal Communications Commissioner Gomez Announces Staff Changes

Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez announced the permanent appointment of several individuals who will serve her office. 

FCC Adopts Guidance on Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules

The Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration addressing petitions regarding the Commission’s orbital debris mitigation rules. One of the biggest threats to new space-based innovation and services is abandoned space junk that can collide with the satellites we rely on. The Order on Reconsideration provides clarity and guidance to satellite operators on compliance with orbital debris mitigation policies adopted in 2020.

February 2024 Open Meeting Agenda

On January 25, the Commission will convene its first open meeting of the new year. We already have plans to build on this forward momentum for 2024. Here’s what’s on the agenda for our February open meeting.

CTIA presses for FCC auction authority, speedy execution on spectrum plans

The United States’ leadership in spectrum policy, 5G and reaping the economic benefits of the most advanced mobile networks are in jeopardy and have to get back on track, CTIA’s president and CEO says in a strongly worded new blog post. The biggest symptom of the problem?

Analysis

The Plan for a Connected Illinois

Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Thursday, January 25, 2024

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