Federal Communications Commission news and trends

Amazon, Google Back Global Cybersecurity Standard for Smart Home Devices
Cybersecurity // March 19, 2024

In an increasingly interconnected world, the proliferation of connected devices has become ubiquitous, reshaping the way people live, work and interact with technology. From wearable gadgets to sophisticated smart appliances, the Internet of Things (IoT) has permeated nearly every aspect of consumers’ daily routines. According to research from PYMNTS...

This Week in AI: Enterprise Acceleration, EU Rulemaking and Defeating Deepfakes
artificial intelligence // February 09, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everyday life, heralding a paradigm shift beyond smarter chatbots. And the technology is showing no signs of slowing down — in fact, it’s speeding up. This, as the European Union’s 27 member states appear to think the AI ecosystem could...

FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls
Regulation // February 08, 2024

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. This ruling will give state attorneys general another tool to use against voice cloning scams, as they can prosecute bad actors for not only the scam but also...

TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants
Technology // January 17, 2024

TessPay, a FinTech company specializing in blockchain technology for secure financial transactions, has upgraded its platform to boost access to affordable connectivity. These enhancements aim to support service providers participating in the U.S. government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which seeks to bridge the digital divide...

Interviews & Exclusives
Rising Fraud Casts Shadow Over Voice Commerce Potential

March 29, 2024
The proliferation of voice-activated technology, from virtual shopping assistants to speech recognition in smartphones and smart homes, is reshaping how consumers interact with devices. Advancements in this field are continually expanding the possibilities of what voice technology can achieve. For instance, assistive voice technology, like the one developed by Whispp, is empowering individuals with voice disabilities, enabling more fluent and […]

Quick Reads
FCC Outlaws Use of AI-Generated Voices in Robocalls

February 08, 2024
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has made it illegal to use artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voices in robocalls. This ruling will give state attorneys general another tool to use against voice cloning scams, as they can prosecute bad actors for not only the scam but also for using AI to generate the voice in the robocall, […]

TessPay Simplifies Financial Management for Affordable Connectivity Program Participants

January 17, 2024
TessPay, a FinTech company specializing in blockchain technology for secure financial transactions, has upgraded its platform to boost access to affordable connectivity. These enhancements aim to support service providers participating...

FCC Offers Broadband Subsidies to Narrow ‘Digital Divide’

August 06, 2023
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says it wants to make broadband service more affordable. To that end, the commission last week announced plans to offer $75-per-month subsidies for lower-income households...

FCC Takes on SIM Swapping With More Stringent ID Security Recommendations

October 10, 2021
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking action to put a stop to SIM swapping, a form of fraud in which bad actors can take control of peoples’ cellphone accounts...