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Scala
fromHackernoon
7 months ago

Bringing Big AI Models to Small Devices | HackerNoon

Quantization enhances the accessibility of LLMs on consumer devices, potentially reducing the digital divide.
#internet-access
Law
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Law
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

ISPs fear wave of state laws after New York's $15 broadband mandate

States can implement stricter broadband regulations in the absence of FCC oversight, as demonstrated by New York's affordable broadband law.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Mountain View takes hard look at gaps in internet access - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces a significant digital divide, with lower-income neighborhoods lacking reliable internet access despite being in Silicon Valley.
NYC parents
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Senate passes "cruel" Republican plan to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolkids

The FCC's proposed rule changes regarding hotspot lending face strong opposition from lawmakers concerned about their impact on digital equity for students.
Bootstrapping
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

360 Broadband Secures $52M Grant to Expand Internet Access in Fannin County, Texas

360 Broadband will enhance internet access in Fannin County, TX, with a $52 million grant for a $65 million fiber internet project.
Digital life
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

The Digital Equity Act tried to close the digital divide. Trump calls it racist and acts to end it

Trump's announcement to end the Digital Equity Act threatens initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide.
more#internet-access
#connectivity
more#connectivity
#starlink
more#starlink
#broadband
California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

California Department of Technology Updates on Middle-Mile, Last-Mile Projects

California's broadband initiatives are advancing with substantial miles of infrastructure under installation and significant funding allocated for underserved areas.
California
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

California Department of Technology Updates on Middle-Mile, Last-Mile Projects

California's broadband initiatives are advancing with substantial miles of infrastructure under installation and significant funding allocated for underserved areas.
more#broadband
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago

AI-enabled cyber attacks exacerbated by digital divide in UK

UK businesses face a growing digital divide due to AI-powered cyber threats, risking increased vulnerability for those unable to adapt.
#high-speed-internet
more#high-speed-internet
#broadband-access
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
7 months ago

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.
California
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
7 months ago

FCC: Space-based network backup can kill mobile dead zones

The FCC envisions an integrated network future combining satellite and terrestrial communications for universal connectivity.
California
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Meet the California Legislator Who Introduced the State's $15 Internet Bill

California introduces a $15 internet bill to ensure affordable access for low-income households.
more#broadband-access
#fiber-internet
more#fiber-internet
#georgia
more#georgia
NYC politics
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

New York Starts Next Phase of Broadband Grant Program, With $50M Available

New York launches a $50 million phase for broadband infrastructure, aiming to connect underserved communities.
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Zayo Announces $90 Million Investment in Tennessee

Zayo's $90 million investment in Tennessee is a testament to our continued commitment to bridging the digital divide and powering the state's future.
SF real estate
#broadband-grants
fromTelecompetitor
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Comcast Wins Big in Massachusetts Broadband Grants

Comcast received over $11 million in broadband grants for construction across 93 Massachusetts communities, underscoring the digital divide highlighted by the pandemic.
more#broadband-grants
#rural-connectivity
more#rural-connectivity
#technology-access
more#technology-access
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN)

Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN) is closing the digital divide for low-income households in NYC and recently won the 2025 Spark Prize.
Healthcare
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

Brave New World: What Does the Digital Age Portend for Health Justice? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Health justice advocacy has adapted to a digital landscape, enhancing outreach while exposing inequities in technology access.
The digital transformation in health advocacy reveals disparities that need addressing to promote equitable healthcare access.
#broadband-funding
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: RDOF Defaults Keep Coming; "Pennywise, Pound Foolish"

A significant portion of RDOF broadband bids have been rejected, resulting in massive defaults and potential service impact on millions of locations.
SF politics
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: RDOF Defaults Keep Coming; "Pennywise, Pound Foolish"

A significant portion of RDOF broadband bids have been rejected, resulting in massive defaults and potential service impact on millions of locations.
more#broadband-funding
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Rural schools can prepare for natural disasters with these strategies

Rural schools face unique challenges during disasters due to distance, limited resources, and lack of infrastructure, making recovery and continued education significantly harder.
Education
fromAlternet.org
5 months ago

Why older people are among the biggest users of social media

According to the Digital 2024 report, 78.3% of Australians regularly use platforms such as Facebook and Instagram - mainly for keeping in touch with friends and family. This significant engagement highlights the importance of social media across all age demographics, including older adults.
Marketing
fromHackernoon
8 months ago

Africa's Internet Evolution: From Challenges to Connectivity | HackerNoon

While recent infrastructure developments in some African countries have improved connectivity, the overall internet penetration rate stands at 45%, significantly lower than the global average of 67.5%.
Tech industry
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