This is a watershed moment in our work to connect millions across America who lack access to the Internet. 56 states & territories now know how much they will receive from @NTIAgov’s +$42B fund to bring the #InternetForAll. Onward! .

It has been an incredible honor to serve these last 3 years as NTIA Administrator, connecting the unconnected and building a better Internet. With gratitude, now passing the baton to the dedicated team @NTIAgov. Onward! .

Today we announced Idaho’s Digital Equity Capacity award, which gives the state $6.3M to teach cybersecurity and digital skills training, provide technical support and devices, and more. Congratulations to Idaho!

I was humbled to receive the award, but it really reflects the hard work of @NTIAgov’s terrific staff.

So honored to accept the Newton N. Minow Award from @UCCMediaJustice Tuesday. Chair Minow called us all to embrace the critical role government must play to ensure new technologies serve the public interest.

Today @NTIAgov announced four more approved BEAD Initial Proposals. These great plans by GA, IA, MN, and SC build on the 100s of thousands of homes already connected by the Administration’s broadband programs.

From digital skills to #AI and connectivity, I was thrilled to share @NTIAgov’s work at #UNGA79.

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NTIA is hard at work with our #DigitalEquity programs. Today we opened the application window for the Native Entity Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Program, which will help Native communities fully participate in the digital world.

I enjoyed celebrating Nebraska’s Initial Proposal announcement together and in-person with State Broadband Director Patrick Haggerty. @NTIAgov has now announced 44 approved BEAD Initial Proposals. #InternetforAll

It will take academia, civil society, industry and government working together to fully realize the potential of responsible AI. Thank you to @MIT and @IBMResearch for hosting some terrific conversations on that topic yesterday.

It’s not enough to connect everyone to high-speed Internet. We also need a workforce with 21st century digital skills. I am proud to see @NTIAgov-funded programs empowering students to pursue careers in IT.

I’m super-excited to head to my alma mater this week for a discussion on AI policy and the need for technologists in policymaking. Join us at the MIT-IBM AI Watson Lab or tune in at:

I was pleased to meet with Takuo Imagawa from Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications @MIC_JAPAN - @NTIAgov’s “sister agency” - on #AI, 5G, OpenRAN, cybersecurity, disinformation & other shared priorities. I look forward to our continued close partnership.

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Getting everyone online requires accurate data. That is why I am so pleased to announce Project LEIA (Local Estimates of Internet Adoption): a joint effort between @NTIAgov and @uscensusbureau to develop more precise estimates of Internet adoption in smaller areas of the country.

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As demand for AI and other emerging technology research grows, we need the right infrastructure to support it. Today @NTIAgov launched an inquiry to see how federal policy can support the growth of U.S. data centers to meet this upcoming demand

If you’re looking for podcast recommendations for your Labor Day weekend travels, I highly recommend the @marketplace BEAD series with @kairyssdal.

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