Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Executive Session – NASA Transition Act, 4 Other Bills
Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
Exploring Augmented Reality
Executive Session – Ann Begeman Nomination
The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence
Assessing the Security of Our Critical Transportation Infrastructure
One Last 2016 Senate Commerce Bill Heads to White House
The bill encourages scientific entrepreneurship, maximizes research opportunities, reduces administrative burdens for researchers, and promotes oversight of taxpayer-funded research. It also enhances diversity in STEM fields, private-sector innovation, and manufacturing.
Thune and Wicker on FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Announced Departure
“I wish Chairman Wheeler well in his future endeavors,” said Thune. “No one who worked with him can doubt his tenacity and passion for telecommunications policy. His public departure announcement follows longstanding precedent and helps the incoming administration transition the FCC to reflect the outcome of the November election.”
New Senate Report Raises Concerns Over Privacy Risk Associated With Smart Toys
WASHINGTON, DC – With the holiday shopping season in full swing, a new report unveiled today by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) is cautioning parents about the privacy risk associated with so-called smart toys. Smart toys, which can interact with a child by connecting to the internet, can become a target for hackers and identity […]