When should AI chatbots call the cops?
The alleged perpetrator of a school shooting in Canada reportedly discussed gun violence scenarios with ChatGPT
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Celebrating the 2026 Digital Equity Champions!
NDIA & Benton present the Digital Equity Champion Awards at Net Inclusion in Chicago
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The Race to Dominate AI Is Brutally Competitive. That’s Good for Everyone.
Instead of consolidating, the leading edge of AI has become fiercely competitive
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What happened after Elon Musk took the Russian army offline
Starlink terminals went dark, leaving Russian soldiers along the front unable to coordinate
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Leadership Transition at Virginia Office of Broadband
Vaughan previously served as the Associate Director in the Office of Broadband
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Exploring the Cost of Internet Across neighborhoods in Louisville
Local comparisons are critical for understanding the factors that influence internet pricing
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Broadband Grant Deadlines
What are the consequences of not completing a grant project by the legislative deadline?
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How Teens Use and View AI
Just over half of U.S. teens say they have used chatbots for help with schoolwork, and 12% say they’ve gotten emotional support. More teens think AI will be positive for them than negative
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