Cybersecurity
House lawmakers join effort to remove flagged Chinese tech from telecoms networks
The companion proposal to a Senate bill would allocate an additional $3 billion to the Federal Communications Commission to help fund its ‘rip and replace’ reimbursement program.
Artificial Intelligence
FCC proposes requiring advertisers to disclose AI in political ads on radio, TV
The proposal advanced over the opposition of its Republican commissioners, who warned that the measure risks interfering with the Federal Election Commission’s efforts to regulate AI-generated content in political ads.
Artificial Intelligence
FCC to consider new protections against AI-generated robocalls next month
The proposal comes four months before the U.S. presidential election, where experts have long feared how AI may be used to misinform voters.
Cybersecurity
FCC greenlights $200M pilot for school and library cybersecurity
The commission also approved an item to help bolster the security of a core data routing algorithm.
Artificial Intelligence
Mastermind behind Biden AI robocalls faces potential $6M fine from FCC
Steve Kramer previously admitted to plotting the robocall scheme that told voters in the New Hampshire primary to “save” their votes for November.
Artificial Intelligence
FCC to consider disclosure requirement for AI-generated content in political ads
AI-made materials have already seeped into election campaigns around the world.
Cybersecurity
FCC to propose requiring internet providers mitigate security flaws in core data routing protocol
The commission will consider new authorities underpinned by its net neutrality vote last month.
Cybersecurity
FCC fines major wireless carriers $200M for illegally selling customer location data
The wireless providers said they plan to appeal the fine.
Cybersecurity
Return of net neutrality will hamstring some foreign broadband firms, FCC official says
The reclassification of broadband as a Title II service will give the Federal Communications Commission new power over internet service providers, and the agency says it will be a boon to U.S. network security.
Cybersecurity
2 wireless protocols expose mobile users to spying — the FCC wants to fix that
The protocols are a cornerstone of wireless communications but may contain flaws that enable hackers to tap into Americans’ mobile activities, the agency says.
Cybersecurity
FCC approves cyber labeling program for IoT devices
The move is one of several directives underpinning a sweeping Biden administration plan to shore up U.S. cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
FCC staff targeted in phishing attack that cloned agency login site
A cybercriminal group built a duplicate webpage used by employees to validate their login credentials.
Cybersecurity
FCC to vote on authorizing cyber labeling rules next month
The move is a major piece of a Biden administration push to bring more cyber transparency to consumer products.
Cybersecurity
FCC gives telecom companies 7 days to alert authorities of discovered data breaches
The FCC has been taking sweeping steps to harden data breach rules to protect telecom customers’ data.
Artificial Intelligence
FCC makes AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal
The move gives states new authority to crack down on AI-generated voice-cloning schemes.
Artificial Intelligence
House lawmakers say existing regulatory powers can police generative AI abuse
Reps. Marcus Molinaro and Don Beyer discussed how legislative action – on a state and federal level – is needed to continue to police new generative artificial intelligence usage.
Artificial Intelligence
FCC issues cease-and-desist order to operator linked to AI-generated Biden robocall
The agency and 51 state attorneys general are warning the company may be violating several consumer protection laws.
Cybersecurity
EU signs on to IoT safety label plan
A U.S.-led effort to offer cyber-safe labels for connected devices is gaining momentum internationally.
Cybersecurity
FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries
Faced with a growing number of cyberattacks on school districts nationwide, the agency announced a three-year pilot program to gather data on the best cyberdefenses.
Digital Government
Nationwide test of Wireless Emergency Alert system could test people’s patience–or help rebuild public trust in the system
COMMENTARY | The Oct. 4 text message is supposed to reach all compatible devices in the U.S. It could shed light on how government agencies can improve their emergency communications.
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