AI Agents Make Humans More Productive, MIT Researchers Find
A new MIT study reveals that AI agents significantly improve human productivity and quality of work in complex tasks, highlighting the transformative potential of agentic AI in the workforce.
Virginia Breaks Down New NTIA BEAD Policy in Comprehensive State Guidance
The Virginia Office of Broadband has released a detailed guidance document outlining how stakeholders should comply with the NTIA’s sweeping BEAD policy changes issued June 6, 2025. The update restructures regulatory compliance, introduces a “Benefit of the Bargain” round, and resets the broadband application landscape across the Commonwealth.
Lumen Defaults on RDOF Funding Across 8 States
Lumen Technologies has returned all the census block groups (CBG) which were awarded to it from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon and […]
NTIA Overhauls BEAD Rules to Prioritize Speed, Cost Efficiency, and Technology Neutrality
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has revised key provisions of the BEAD Program’s original guidance to streamline requirements and prioritize cost-efficiency and rapid deployment. However, broadening eligibility to include wireless and satellite technologies while removing several regulatory safeguards remains uncertain whether these changes will deliver the long-term reliability and equitable access the program originally envisioned.
Explainable AI (XAI): What It Is and How It’s Used
As artificial intelligence continues to shape critical business and societal decisions, the need for transparency in machine learning models has never been more urgent. Explainable AI (XAI) offers pathways to interpretability, accountability, and trust.
Connect(x) Carrier Panel Chants the Monetization Mantra
Artificial intelligence promises a ton of additional data flooding across networks, but carriers should be focused on making that data pay, according to speakers on the Connect(x) panel session, “Investing […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Assessing America’s Progress in Closing the Digital Divide
Despite significant federal investments and policy initiatives, millions of Americans—particularly in rural and low-income communities—remain without reliable, affordable broadband access. This article critically examines the successes, shortcomings, and ongoing challenges in the nation’s efforts to bridge the digital divide.
Selecting the Right Agentic AI Partner
As businesses increasingly turn to agentic AI to enhance operations, choosing the right integration partner becomes paramount. This article outlines five essential factors when selecting a company to implement agentic AI solutions effectively.
AI Will Revolutionize the RAN — Connect(x) Panel
Artificial intelligence is not a trend but a sea change that will permanently change radio access networks, “squeezing the most that we possibly can out of our wireless networks,” Serge […]
A New Era for Smart Mobility
In a bold move that challenges conventional approaches to autonomous driving, BYD has introduced its ‘God’s Eye’ AI system across various vehicles, including entry-level models. This strategic deployment aims to democratize access to advanced driver-assistance features, positioning BYD at the forefront of the evolving smart mobility landscape.
