Nation Jul 23 How new technologies could accelerate the spread of conspiracy theories By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Corkery, Juliet Fuisz
Nation May 09 Watch 6:51 White House tries to close the digital divide in rural America with more broadband access The so-called “digital divide” remains a major issue in America when it comes to providing high-speed internet, particularly in rural and other low-income communities. The Biden administration on Monday announced new commitments from 20 internet providers to help close that…
Politics May 09 WATCH: Biden announces new program to provide discounted internet services to people with low income President Joe Biden says 20 internet companies have agreed to provide discounted service to people with low incomes. By Aamer Madhani, Will Weissert, Associated Press
Politics Feb 14 Vice President Harris gives remarks on infrastructure law and high-speed internet President Joe Biden came into office with a plan to fix inflation — just not the particular inflationary problem that the country now faces. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Science Jan 18 How 5G works, according to an electrical engineer 5G stands for fifth-generation cellular network technology. It's 10 times faster than 4G, promising better wireless internet access. It’s also expected to put the Internet of Things revolution in high gear. By Prasenjit Mitra, The Conversation
Oct 23 Watch 6:31 A cooperative effort to bridge the digital divide with low-cost WiFi By Laura Fong A new community-owned internet cooperative is helping to bridge the digital divide for underserved New Yorkers by providing low cost wifi systems. The People’s Choice cooperative has five hubs in the Bronx and may expand to more New York housing… Continue watching
May 03 Verizon sells Yahoo and AOL for $5 billion By Associated Press Verizon spent about $9 billion buying AOL and Yahoo over two years starting in 2015, hoping to jump-start a digital media business that would compete with Google and Facebook. Continue reading
Apr 02 Myanmar cuts wireless internet service amid coup protests By Associated Press The Ministry of Transport and Communications instructed that all wireless broadband data services be suspended. Fiber-based landline connections are working at drastically reduced speeds. Continue reading
Feb 25 Watch 7:43 Millions of students with limited broadband access at risk of falling behind amid COVID-19 By John Yang, Frank Carlson During the pandemic, the federal government has tried to boost access to broadband internet. The Cares Act provided $150 billion to state and local governments, which many used to help extend connectivity, and the most recent stimulus package gave $7… Continue watching
Feb 17 China steps up control of online speech with new rule for bloggers By Associated Press China's internet watchdog is cracking down further on online speech, issuing a requirement that bloggers and influencers have a government-approved credential before they can publish on certain topics. Continue reading