October 2025

AT&T to ad watchdog: See you in court (Fierce)

Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 16:03

Meta Raises Its Spending Forecast on A.I. to Above $70 Billion (New York Times)

Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 16:03

Big Tech’s A.I. Spending Is Accelerating (Again) (New York Times)

Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 16:02

Technology Neutral

I cringe every time I see the term “technology neutral”. Over the last few years, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has morphed the phrase into a euphemism to mean we should favor the cheapest technology over the best technology. And it clearly is a euphemism meant to disguise the true nature of the broadband policy discussion from those not involved in the topic every day. Governments have gotten so good at developing such phrases that the euphemisms replace the right language and become common usage.

Big Insights from Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Leaders across the United States share a common concern: how to ensure that workers have the skills they need to find quality jobs and that businesses have the talented workforce they need to thrive. In response, policymakers and education and workforce leaders have been exploring new ways for workers to demonstrate their competencies. One example is the growing adoption of “skills-based hiring”—an approach that prioritizes applicants’ skills, competencies, and experience over bachelor’s degree requirements.

Charter Announces Third Quarter 2025 Results

Charter Communications released financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Highlights include:

FiberLight’s $150 Million Infrastructure Investment Adds to West Texas’ Significance in AI Race (FiberLight)

Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 14:26

Anti-AI socialist scenario

Two unfolding forces will shape significantly the short-term future of the Democratic Party:

Marconi Society Announces 2025 Paul Baran Young Scholars (Marconi Society)

Submitted by zwalker@benton.org on Fri, 10/31/2025 - 11:32

Federal Communications Commissioner Gomez Calls for Stronger Efforts to Close the Digital Divide

Federal Communications Commissioner Anna Gomez said she was “heartbroken” by the loss of the Wi-Fi Hotspot program, the Affordable Connectivity Program, and other programs recently cut. “These are all methods to reach the unconnected and to provide connectivity to the members of the community that cannot access it on their own, but need it in order to participate in just about everything we do in today’s society,” Commissioner Gomez said. “Whether it’s for students to be able to do their homework, whether it’s for teachers to be able to teach their students, whether it’s for people at home

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