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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
From U.S. Public Policy Committee of the ACM
FCC Open Commission Meeting on July 19
The FCC will discuss the IP Speech-to-Speech Relay program and a report on the implementation of Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act...
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Library of Congress Legislative Data Challenge: Markup of U.S. Legislation in Akoma Ntoso
The Library of Congress invites the public to participate in its first Legislative Data Challenge. The winning solution will provide the most effective representation...
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House Committee on Ways and Means Invites Public Submissions on President Obama’s Trade Policy Agenda
The House Committee on Ways and Means is accepting public statements for the record for Thursday’s hearing on President Obama’s trade policy agenda. The deadline...
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House Hearing on Mens Rea in Federal Criminal Law on July 19
Friday, July 19 House Hearing on “Mens Rea: The Need for a Meaningful Intent Requirement in Federal Criminal Law” House Judiciary Committee Friday July 19, 9 a.m...
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Highlights from Clayton Lewis on “The Future of Inclusive Design”
At the FCC today, Computer Science Professor Clayton Lewis asserted a new paradigm for accessibility is emerging and that this paradigm may require changes to public...
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Accessible Technology Demos at the FCC on July 16
Tomorrow, the FCC will feature demonstrations of accessible technology solutions from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in its Technology Experience Center. The event is part of...
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FCC Open Internet Advisory Committee Meeting on July 9
The FCC’s Open Internet Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT, to discuss issues related to its four working groups...
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US Rejoins World’s Top 5 Countries for Innovation
The United States is one of the five most innovative countries in the world, according to the Global Innovation Index 2013, a hefty 392-page report published by...
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USPTO Invites Public Comments on Reducing Online IP Infringement
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) invites public input on the effectiveness of voluntary initiatives encouraged by the Obama Administration to reduce...
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FCC’s Speaker Series Will Feature Clayton Lewis on Inclusive Design Online
The FCC’s Accessibility and Innovation Initiative Speaker Series will feature USACM member and accessibility expert Clayton Lewis on “The Future of Inclusive Design...
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New AP Computer Science Principles Exam
The College Board announced this month a new Advanced Placement course and exam – Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). The course will introduce high school students...
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FCC Emergency Access Advisory Committee Meeting on June 14
The FCC Emergency Access Advisory Committee (EEAC) will meet tomorrow, Friday, June 14, from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm EDT, to discuss the technologies and protocols...
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Tomorrow’s House Hearing on the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act
Tomorrow morning, the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing to consider whether to repeal, reauthorize, or revise the Satellite Television Extension...
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Consumer Advocates and Industry Endorse Cellphone Unlocking Bill at House Judiciary Committee Hearing
A legislative proposal to allow consumers to unlock their cellphones garnered support from consumer advocates, wireless industry executives, and a coalition of...
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Senate Briefing on Accessible Information and Communication Technologies
Former U.S. Congressman Tony Coelho, who was the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, moderated a Senate briefing yesterday...
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White House Task Force on High-Tech Patent Issues: Legislative Priorities and Executive Actions
The White House today released a report on the impact of patent trolls on innovation and announced five executive actions the USPTO and the U.S. Intellectual Property...
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Highlights from Congressional Briefing on Patent Litigation Reform
The Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee yesterday held a panel discussion on “If Patent Litigation Is Strangling High Tech Innovation, When Will Congress...
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USACM Statement on House Ways and Means Subcommittee Hearing on U.S.-EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
The ACM U.S. Public Policy Council today submitted the following statement to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade for the hearing on the U.S.-EU Transatlantic...
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Senate Hearing on Making Movies and Inflight Entertainment Accessible
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a legislative hearing last week on two bills that would address accessible entertainment in movie...
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