The Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines to reverse Obama-era internet regulations, potentially changing the way Americans use the internet. Sarah Morris is the Director of Open Internet Policy at New America's Open Technology Institute, a group fighting the FCC ruling.
The Open Technology Institute (OTI) has started the process of challenging the FCC in court. Morris says she was surprised to see the regulations come tumbling down, but is confident the FCC decision will not stand.
Additionally, Morris says she is worried about the implications of the ruling, particularly about internet service providers blocking content in a politically charged environment. She adds that OTI is 'in it to win it,' and the group will continue to fight for consumers. Morris is confident she has the backing of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as well as people across the country.
Nokia says it has been tapped by NASA to build the first cellular communications network on the moon.
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley, these are the top stories that moved markets and had investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs talking this week on Cheddar.
Solar tracking company, Array Technologies, has made its trading debut. Jim Fusaro, Array Technologies CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss the discuss why it was time to take the company public.
On the heels of the latest Apple Event, Verizon launches nationwide 5G service. Ronan Dunne, Verizon Consumer Group CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss the launch and offerings that customers can expect from the service.
Online used car dealer, Shift, is set to go public through a SPAC. George Arison, Shift co-CEO, joined Cheddar to discuss its future and the unforeseen rise of car purchases amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks.
Disney is reorganizing its business units to focus even more on streaming. Its Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus services have more than 100 million subscribers.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
U.S. Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) joined Cheddar to discuss how Congress and the judiciary should approach big tech monopolies. Buck was clear that the Democrats and Republicans, however, disagree on just how to go about shrinking the tech giants.
Brian Elliott, Slack VP and head of Future Forum, joined Cheddar to discuss the findings of a survey that finds people adapting to remote work amid the pandemic and probably beyond.
