2025-02-06
If Congress is serious about taking care of kids and combating the youth mental health crises, then all members would be up in arms about potential cuts or elimination of the Department of Education, and having an anti-vaxxer in charge of Health and Human Services. The next generation is depending on us to do the right thing.
Politico
The Senate Commerce Committee approves the Kids Off Social Media Act to ban under-13s from social media, clearing the way for consideration by the full Senate
The Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday to ban children under 13 from social media.
2023-09-14
1. AI has the capacity to do great things. It also holds a lot of uncertainties and potential for public harm. 2. There is little to no public accountability for AI, and Congress must act to minimize harm and maximize public benefit.
Wall Street Journal
The US Senate's AI Insight Forum: Elon Musk warned of AI risks, Mark Zuckerberg defended open source, all guests agreed the US needs to regulate AI, and more
Tech leaders debate perils and possibilities of artificial intelligence at closed-door Senate session
3. Keeping communication open between advocates, unions, tech community, and Congress will be the only way to develop AI in a safe and practical way for American families.
Wall Street Journal
The US Senate's AI Insight Forum: Elon Musk warned of AI risks, Mark Zuckerberg defended open source, all guests agreed the US needs to regulate AI, and more
Tech leaders debate perils and possibilities of artificial intelligence at closed-door Senate session
Today, I attended the first AI Insight Forum on Capitol Hill with @thisisbillgates, @aflcio, Mark Zuckerberg and more top civil society and tech leaders. As Chairman of Communications, Media, and Broadband subcommittee, here's what I know:
Wall Street Journal
The US Senate's AI Insight Forum: Elon Musk warned of AI risks, Mark Zuckerberg defended open source, all guests agreed the US needs to regulate AI, and more
Tech leaders debate perils and possibilities of artificial intelligence at closed-door Senate session
2022-01-15
.@SenBillCassidy, @RepLoriTrahan and I want to make complicated terms of service contracts that nobody reads a thing of the past. Companies should be required to make their terms of service contracts more accessible & transparent, giving control back to the consumer. https://twitter.com/...
Washington Post
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces the TLDR Act, which would require sites and apps to offer easy-to-digest, nutrition label-like summaries of their TOS
2022-01-14
.@SenBillCassidy, @RepLoriTrahan and I want to make complicated terms of service contracts that nobody reads a thing of the past. Companies should be required to make their terms of service contracts more accessible & transparent, giving control back to the consumer. https://twitter.com/...
Washington Post
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces the TLDR Act, which would require sites and apps to offer easy-to-digest, nutrition label-like summaries of their TOS
Happy Thursday! Below: The FCC proposes new data breach rules for telecom and the White House meets with tech leaders on cyber.
2021-05-04
Good news - @Intel's $3.5 billion dollar investment in Rio Rancho will create good-paying jobs and economic opportunities for the surrounding communities. I'll keep working in the Senate to support New Mexico's position as a national innovation hub. https://twitter.com/...
CNET
Intel to invest $3.5B to upgrade its chipmaking plant in New Mexico, resulting in 700 new jobs over three years, as part of CEO Pat Gelsinger's turnaround plan
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2021-01-23
Over the years, I've been proud to work with @JRosenworcel to tackle the homework gap and bridge the digital divide in New Mexico and across the nation. As Acting Chair of the @FCC, I know that she'll hit the ground running to better connect all Americans. https://www.nbcnews.com/...
NBC News
Profile of Jessica Rosenworcel, the second woman to lead the FCC as acting chair and a big proponent of net neutrality and expanding broadband access
a role that has had an impact on her policy priorities. Here's my profile of her: https://www.nbcnews.com/... Tony Romm / @tonyromm : NEW: Biden appoints Rebecca Kelly Slaughter as...
2021-01-22
Over the years, I've been proud to work with @JRosenworcel to tackle the homework gap and bridge the digital divide in New Mexico and across the nation. As Acting Chair of the @FCC, I know that she'll hit the ground running to better connect all Americans. https://www.nbcnews.com/...
NBC News
Profile of Jessica Rosenworcel, the second woman to lead the FCC as acting chair and a big proponent of net neutrality and expanding broadband access
President Joe Biden has picked Jessica Rosenworcel to run the Federal Communications Commission in an interim position.