During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chiefs for Change, a bipartisan network of education leaders, partnered with America’s wireless industry to help close the digital divide and provide more than 2.4 million students with internet connections needed for remote learning.
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Creation of Innovation: AI-enabled Robot Named Moxie Can Help Children Develop Social Skills
The AI-enabled robot, named Moxie, is a friendly pal for kids, encouraging them to read, draw, and engage with their family and peers.
Research Peek of the Week: FCC Study Highlights Impact Rural Broadband Has on U.S. Farm Productivity and Cost Savings
A new FCC study on the impacts of rural broadband on U.S. farming productivity found that a county’s increased broadband service has a “statistically significant” effect on higher crop yields and lower costs for fertilizer, fuel, and seed.
Creation of Innovation: Autonomous Cars Linked to 5G Networks Distribute KFC to Customers in China
In China, the popular fried chicken franchise KFC launched an innovative new way to deliver orders door-to-door using autonomous vehicles linked to 5G networks.
Research Peek of the Week: Primary Focus for Telehealth Concerns Is Lack of Patients’ Access to Connected Devices
A recent year-long survey from HIMSS Market and Spectrum Enterprise found a shift in telehealth concerns from healthcare providers – from concern about a lack of reimbursement policies and patient awareness to concern about patients’ lack of connected devices.
Creation of Innovation: AI-Enabled Vertical Farming Could Reshape Global Capacity for Fresh Produce
Agtech startup Plenty is turning the traditional idea of “flat farming” on its head and pioneering a future for vertical farming – an indoor farming technique with the potential to yield more crops all while using less resources and land space.
Research Peek of the Week: Household Broadband Consumption Up Nearly 40x in Past 10 Years
Internet data and analytics company DecisionData estimates that within the next three years average household usage is likely to exceed 1 TB of data per month – an almost 200% increase from 2020’s estimated monthly average.
IIA Statement on Senate Vote to Confirm Nathan Simington to the FCC
The Internet Innovation Alliance congratulates Nathan Simington on his Senate confirmation to the Federal Communications Commission. We look forward to working with Commissioner Simington on current issues, together seeking to improve the internet ecosystem for all Americans.
Creation of Innovation: Human-Guided Autonomous Truck Convoy a Stepping Stone to Fully Autonomous Trucking
Pittsburgh self-driving truck startup Locomation’s “truck platooning” technology could be the first step in moving the long-haul truck industry towards full autonomous vehicles.
Research Peek of the Week: Virtual Thanksgivings Spark Jump in Broadband Consumption
As many Americans had virtual celebrations, Thanksgiving Day saw a year-over-year 45% jump in cable broadband usage on the holiday compared to last year, according to broadband management and analytics company OpenVault.
Creation of Innovation: Telehealth Platform to Help with COVID-19 Rehab
A telehealth platform developed by hospitals in Boston and New York is designed to improve clinical outcomes in previously hospitalized COVID-19 patients who are recovering and rehabilitating at home.
Creation of Innovation: “Smart Needle” Could Revolutionize Cancer Diagnosis
Scientists in the UK have developed a “smart needle” designed to accelerate cancer detection and diagnosis times in potential lymphoma and other cancer patients.