Telecommunications and Technology
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Denounces Executive Order Threatening Responsible AI Regulation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Trump signed an executive order (EO) seeking to block states from implementing artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, despite public calls for AI policies that address the documented discriminatory harms of the technology.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issues the following statement in response:
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC celebrates reintroduction of the AI Civil Rights Act to hold tech companies accountable
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congress reintroduced the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act to help safeguard our rights while allowing for AI innovation.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issued the following statement on the reintroduction of the AI Civil Rights Act:
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Access to high-speed internet remains a top concern for millions in the U.S. A study revealed that 1 in 6 people in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities do not have digital access due to cost barriers or lack of infrastructure.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Announces $500,000 Grant to Support Community Organizations with AI and Digital Literacy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) is excited to announce the 11 community organizations who will be recipients of a $500,000 grant. The funds will be distributed among these organizations to support efforts to empower Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities with digital skills, AI literacy and job readiness training.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Celebrates Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Universal Service Fund, Underscoring the Importance of Access to Essential Digital Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Universal Service Fund (USF), a government program designed to promote equal access to telecommunications services for low-income communities. The Court's 6-3 decision marks a significant victory for digital equity, helping ensure that communities of color can continue to access essential digital services and fully engage in society.
Like the vast majority of people, my smartphone is often the first thing I look at in the morning and the last thing I look at before falling asleep. My iPhone serves as my alarm, my GPS, and my music player. Most importantly, it's the primary way I communicate with loved ones and stay on top of an evolving and overwhelming news cycle. I’m not alone in this regard.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Releases Unprecedented Report Detailing Digital Media Use Among Asian Americans
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This report explores how the digital media use and experiences of Asian Americans are shaped by various cultural, linguistic, and generational factors (e.g., age, ethnicity, education level, and political affiliation). It draws from the reported experiences of 101 youth and adults (aged 15-91) captured across 12 focus groups conducted across the United States.
Key Takeaways: