Connections and Collaboration in the Mountains
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
June 2024
Google is ready to fill free streaming TV channels with ads (Vox)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:27California lawmakers revive debate over bill requiring tech platforms to pay for news (Los Angeles Times)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:26Preliminary Terms with Rocket Lab to Expand Production of Compound Semiconductors that Power Spacecrafts and Satellites (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:26States Take Up A.I. Regulation Amid Federal Standstill (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:25Apple Jumps Into A.I. Fray With Apple Intelligence (New York Times)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:25
Analysis
Analysis
A discussion about the successes and lessons learned from Missouri’s collaborative efforts to foster digital equity across Missouri. Through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives, the newly created Department of Economic Development’s Broadband Office, University of Missouri Extension, the Missouri State Library and Missouri Research and Education Network have spearheaded groundbreaking projects aimed at bridging the digital divide and ensuring equal access to technology and resources for all Missourians.
Federated social networks, collectively known as the "fediverse," are emerging as a promising alternative to centralized social media platforms. These networks, such as Mastodon, Threads, and BlueSky, offer a decentralized approach to online interaction. However, the shift to a decentralized model introduces new policy challenges and questions about governance, moderation, remuneration, and inclusivity.