2026 NaLA Lifeline Subscriber Survey Results Reveal Lifeline as Essential Infrastructure
For low-income Americans, the Lifeline program is not merely a discount—it is essential access infrastructure.
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From Diagnoses to Treatments, Why Americans Use AI Chatbots for Health
Reasons include making diagnoses and learning more about lab results or treatments. Nearly all chatbot health users find this AI information helpful
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Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence
Changes in the labor market for occupations exposed to generative artificial intelligence using high-frequency administrative data from the largest payroll software provider in the United States.
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Broadband on the Ballot: Michigan U.S. Senate Race
On August 4, 2026, Michigan held primaries for governor and U.S. Congress. In the Senate race, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary while former Congressman Mike Rogers ran unopposed in the Republican primary.
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NTIA Announces All 56 BEAD Final Proposals Now Approved
Final State Receives Approval for its BEAD Final Proposal
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Best ISPs of 2026
Finding a great internet service provider and plan without falling into price traps is a minefield of confusing terms and hidden fees
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FTC Secures Order Resolving Antitrust Concerns with Zillow-Redfin Agreement
Proposed order ends allegedly unlawful agreement, requires Redfin to reenter market for internet listing services and positions company as a stronger competitor
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Does AI help or hurt misinformation?
The 2026 midterms could be called the first chatbot election.
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NTIA Takes First Public Step Toward Reopening Digital Equity Competitive Grants
Public comments due October 26, 2026
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