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Trump admin rescinds controversial funding freeze after two days of protest
Broadband program still in doubt As we've previously reported, US Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and…
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Science at risk: The funding pause is more damaging than you might think
Lest any of these worries seem extreme, we'll note that the new administration has labeled…
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AI haters build tarpits to trap and trick AI scrapers that ignore robots.txt
Currently, Aaron predicts that Nepenthes might be most attractive to rights holders who want AI…
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Senator Ted Cruz is trying to block Wi-Fi hotspots for schoolchildren
The Cruz resolution to nullify the FCC rule was co-sponsored by Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.),…
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Google goes gaga over the Gulf of Mexico
Well, that didn't take long. Google Maps, the most popular mapping software in the world,…
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FCC chair helps ISPs and landlords make deals that renters can’t escape
Lobby groups thank new FCC chair Housing industry lobby groups praised Carr in a press…
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Trump’s reported plans to save TikTok may violate SCOTUS-backed law
A source familiar with Perplexity AI's proposal confirmed to Ars that the reporting from CNBC…
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Couple allegedly tricked AI investors into funding wedding, houses
To further the alleged scheme, he "often described non-existent revenue, inflated cash balances," and "otherwise…
ISP failed to comply with New York’s $15 broadband law—until Ars got involved
"Our materials have been updated, including all internal documents and trainings, in addition to our…
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All federal agencies ordered to terminate remote work—ideally within 30 days
Exceptions may be granted Ezell's memo expanded criticism of the Biden administration's approach to remote…