Sen Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced “Accessible, Affordable Internet for All,” a companion bill to Rep James Clyburn’s (D-SC) bill by the same name that’s aimed at closing the digital divide.

Components include an $80bln investment over five years to deploy broadband infrastructure, $5bln over five years for low-interest financing of broadband, and a $50 monthly discount on internet plans for low-income Americans. It also reserves $5bln for students without internet connections and authorizes funding for WiFi on school buses.

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DirecTV Bringing Glance AI to Gemini Next Year

Glance AI rolled out on Samsung Galaxy phones this summer, allowing users to browse looks, save them, try on clothes and more through a personal AI experience. Now, it’s coming to its first U.S. television provider with DirecTV Gemini devices slated to begin rolling out the feature in 2026.

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