Edtech Opportunities and Challenges for the New School Year
Friday, September 13, 2024
September 2024
Analysis
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Discussions on important issues for developing a robust cybersecurity workforce.
Learn more about major national policy initiatives and industry-led workforce development programs required to address the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, including innovative approaches to cultivate the next generation of cyber defenders.
Special Guest
Harry Coker, Jr., Director, Office of the National Cyber Director, The White House
Featured Guests
Right-wingers can’t get enough of anti-Haitian AI disinformation (Vox)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 16:05September 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of completing award announcements for the Enabling Middle Mile Broadband Infrastructure Program. Come join NTIA leadership and the Middle Mile Program team to recognize the work of recipients and their program milestones.
OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Can Reason Through Math and Science (New York Times)
Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Thu, 09/12/2024 - 16:04
Biden-Harris Administration Approves Idaho, North Dakota, and American Samoa’s “Internet for All” Initial Proposal
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Idaho, North Dakota and American Samoa’s Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. This approval enables Idaho, North Dakota, and American Samoa to request access to funding and begin implementation of the BEAD program. This action allows states and territories to request:
- Idaho: Over $583 Million
- North Dakota: Over $130 Million
- American Samoa: Over $37 Million
The FCC’s Space Bureau, with the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), announce the next Transparency Initiative event. The FCC will be convening a public event on October 9, 2024, titled, “This is only a Test: Understanding Experimental Licensing”.
At this meeting, Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC) members are expected to present a report in response to its charge from the FCC. Presentation of the recommendations will be led by the Chairs of Working Group 1 – Technical and Working Group 2 – Outreach and Education.
At this meeting, the Task Force will hear updates from Working Group leadership discuss progress towards recommendations, and edit a draft Executive Summary. This agenda may be modified at the discretion of the Task Force Chair and the Designated Federal Officer.