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Oklahoma Co-op Expands Broadband Operations With ARPA Assistance

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Bolt Fiber Optics to Expand Broadband Coverage to Remote Oklahoma Locations

BOLT Fiber Optics, Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative’s broadband service, announced plans to expand its current broadband footprint of 27,000 homes and businesses by 3,000 through more than $22 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. NRTC assisted BOLT in preparing the application for the funding. It will also assist BOLT with design, project management and construction management of the expansion project.

AI: Are You an Accelerationist or a Decelerationist?

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NTIA released a policy report concerning artificial intelligence accountability. The report states that the United States must be a leader in AI technology but at the same provides a long list of regulatory recommendations to prevent potential harms. One observer described the debate over AI development as falling into two camps – “accelerationists” and “decelerationists.”

Cyber Trust Mark Meant to Inspire IoT Confidence

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The FCC recently created a new program to affix a “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” on internet of things (IoT) devices that meet certain cybersecurity criteria. The Commission noted the high rate of consumer adoption of internet connected IoT devices, such as smart appliances, security systems, thermostats and others, with an estimated 25 billion devices to be in operation by 2030. However, Trust Mark compliance will be voluntary to avoid economic hardship for start-up device companies.