Kristian Stout and Michael Calabrese: The FCC Lets Satellite Innovation Breathe
Michael Calabrese and Kristian Stout wrote an op-ed in Broadband Breakfast on the benefits that would stem from a pending FCC vote to modernize spectrum-sharing rules.
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Comments on a U.S. Position for Agenda Item 1.7 at ITU World Radio Conference 2027
OTI submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission advocating for View B as the U.S.’s position on Agenda Item 1.7 in preparation for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). They urge the U.S. to adopt this view as it best promotes the country’s technological leadership and strengthens its leading Wi-Fi industry.
OTI and public interest organizations submitted comments to the FCC urging the Commission to increase WiFi power levels for indoor-only operations. They say that many Americans use WiFi indoors, but low power levels deprive them of affordable access to the next generation of WiFi 7 and 8.
How Should We Approach Chatbots’ Mental Health and Privacy Concerns?
OTI Senior Policy Analyst Sydney Saubestre discusses the current proposals targeting mental health and privacy risks of Chatbots.
Tech for the People, by the People: Systems Design for a Healthier Planet with Kameron Kerger
Kameron Kerger discusses improving environmental progress by having people with tech and policy backgrounds work together for a healthier planet.
One New Thing: Colleges Use AI to Address Civic Challenges
RethinkAI’s work is highlighted as a resource for higher education institutions interested in civic AI.
To Win the AI Race, America Must Close the Digital Divide
Chhaya Kapadia warns a lack of federal focus on closing the digital divide threatens U.S. competitiveness in the AI era.
Trump’s AI Policy Framework Leaves Most Vulnerable Exposed
OTI Senior Policy Analyst Sydney Saubestre responds to the new National Policy Framework for AI.
OTI’s Agentic AI Work Wins Privacy Papers for Policymakers Award
The paper was presented to the policymakers, academics, and privacy professionals who tuned in to FPF’s webinar showcasing the winning papers on AI.
Tech for the People, by the People: Harmonizing Data for the Environmental Movement with Gabe Watson
Gabe Watson discusses why he wanted to tackle environmental issues through his work in data and his vision for the role of data and tech in making our planet healthier.