Verizon lands $1 billion AI data center connectivity deal with Google
Verizon seeks growth in connecting AI infrastructure, flagging a $1 billion dark fiber deal with Google as first of many, as turnaround accelerated in Q2
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Verizon delivers record 2Q26 results as strategic transformation ignites accelerated growth
Company achieves strong growth on key metrics and raises full-year guidance for the second consecutive quarter
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Universal Broadband Summit Report
Digital connectivity is the foundation of opportunity in modern America
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Charter Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
Charter Communications reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026
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House Republicans Question Future of Federal Broadband Programs
GAO tells lawmakers fewer broadband programs may be needed after BEAD
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President Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge Secures American AI Dominance, Protects Consumers
Ratepayer Protection Pledge now covers 80% of all power delivered to U.S. homes and businesses
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Reps Obernolte, Trahan Introduce Bipartisan FRONTIER Act to Strengthen Oversight of Advanced AI
FRONTIER Act establishes tiered requirements based on the size of a frontier AI developer, including model cards, risk-management frameworks, independent audits, incident reporting, and ongoing assessments
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
Legislation would establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crack down on deceptive bots that conceal their identity while scraping online content
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Rural Broadband’s Role in the AI Economy
Rural broadband providers can play several roles in the AI space
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AI titans' biggest private fear
The rare agreement among AI experts flows from the belief these advanced models could help a bad actor create a deadly pathogen before the government and industry perfect detection and prevention systems
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Senate Commerce Committee Advances Broadband Bills
As Congress prepares to leave for the August recess, some broadband bills are getting attention
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Reps Lieu and Moran Introduce Bill to Require Kill Switch for AI Systems That Can Cause Catastrophic Harm
Act would require developers of the most powerful AI systems to maintain the technical capability to throttle, suspend, or shut them down
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