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IoT Update: FCC Raises the Benchmark for Rural Broadband Deployments

By Matthew DelNero, Corey Walker and Danielle Kehl on Posted in Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Telecommunications
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally adopted a draft order aimed at supporting the buildout of robust wired broadband networks in underserved rural areas. The Commission created the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund, which targets up to $20.4 billion over ten years for investment in high-speed broadband networks. In addition to narrowing the digital … Continue Reading

U.S. AI and IoT Quarterly Legislative Update: Fourth Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Congress, Cybersecurity, Emerging Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security, Spectrum & Mobile
U.S. federal policymakers continued to focus on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the fourth quarter of 2019, including by introducing substantive bills that would regulate the use of such technology and by supporting bills aimed at further study of how such technology may impact different sectors. In our fourth AI … Continue Reading

IoT Update: DOT Introduces Fourth Round of Automated Vehicles Guidance (AV 4.0)

By Jake Levine and Rebecca Yergin on Posted in Autonomous Vehicles, Innovation, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security, Spectrum & Mobile
This month, situated among foldable tablet computers and flying taxis, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine Chao, unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (“CES”) the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) long-anticipated fourth round of automated vehicles guidance, “AV 4.0.”  Formally entitled, “Ensuring American Leadership in Automated Vehicle Technologies,” AV 4.0 is less regulatory guidance and more … Continue Reading

AI Update: White House Issues 10 Principles for Artificial Intelligence Regulation

By Inside Tech Media on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Innovation, Internet of Things (IoT)
On January 7, 2019, pursuant to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence, the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a draft Guidance for Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Applications, including ten principles for agencies to consider when deciding whether and how to regulate AI. The White … Continue Reading

Multiple Bipartisan 5G Wireless Bills Advance in Congress

By Holly Fechner, Matthew Shapanka and Judith Foo on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Spectrum & Mobile, Telecommunications
5G wireless technology has captured the attention of Congress.  At least 30 5G-related bills have been introduced in the House and Senate this Congress, signaling widespread interest by lawmakers in 5G. Several of these bills, addressing a range of issues including national security concerns, the promotion of U.S. leadership in international 5G standards-setting bodies, and … Continue Reading

AI Update: NIST Seeks Public Comment on Taxonomy of Adversarial Machine Learning

By Trisha Anderson on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT)
Last month, NIST released its Draft NISTIR 8269, A Taxonomy and Terminology of Adversarial Machine Learning. The taxonomy is intended to assist researchers and practitioners in developing a common lexicon around Adversarial Machine Learning, with the goal of setting standards and best practices for managing the security of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems against attackers.… Continue Reading

IoT Update: FCC Proposes New Spectrum Plan for Vehicle Safety and Unlicensed Uses

By Jennifer Johnson and Thomas Parisi on Posted in Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), Telecommunications, Uncategorized
With all the current excitement around emerging high-tech autonomous vehicles and internet of things (IoT) devices, it may surprise some observers that around 20 years ago the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), at Congress’s direction, was already taking some important steps with respect to these technologies.  Most notably, the FCC set aside the 5.9 GHz band, … Continue Reading

IoT Update: NIST Seeks Public Comment on Security Review of Smart Home IoT Devices

By Micaela McMurrough on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Earlier this month the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released its Draft NISTIR 8267, Security Review of Consumer Home Internet of Things (IoT) Products, for public comment. NIST will accept public comments on the report through November 1, 2019.… Continue Reading

AI/IoT Update: UK Law Commission Launches Second Consultation on Automated Vehicles

By Siobhan L.M. Kahmann and Sam Jungyun Choi on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT)
On 16 October 2019, the Law Commission of England and Wales – jointly with the Scottish Law Commission – launched a second public consultation on the regulatory framework for Highly Automated Road Passenger Services, or “HARPS”.  “HARPS” is a new term that the Law Commissions have coined for highly automated vehicles that provide road journeys … Continue Reading

AI and IoT Legislative Developments: Third Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Congress, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Federal policymakers continued to focus on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the third quarter of 2019, including by introducing substantive bills that would regulate the use of such technology and by supporting bills aimed at further study of how such technology may impact different sectors. In our third AI & … Continue Reading

AI/IoT Update: Connected and Automated Vehicles Webinar Series: EU Key Developments PART 2

By Siobhan L.M. Kahmann and Sam Jungyun Choi on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT)
Earlier this month, Covington’s Brussels, Frankfurt and London offices hosted a webinar on EU regulatory developments impacting connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). The seminar attracted participants from across the globe, predominantly from tech and automotive industries. This post features an overview of the sections on CO2 pooling, transmission standards: WiFi and 5G, EV chargers and … Continue Reading

AI/IoT Update: Connected and Automated Vehicles Webinar Series: EU Key Developments PART 1

By Siobhan L.M. Kahmann and Sam Jungyun Choi on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Cybersecurity, Data, General Data Protection Regulation, Internet of Things (IoT)
Earlier this month, Covington’s Brussels, Frankfurt and London offices hosted a webinar on EU regulatory developments impacting connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). The seminar attracted participants from across the globe, predominantly from tech and automotive industries. This post features an overview of the introduction, and sections on data access and competition, data protection and cybersecurity. … Continue Reading

European Parliamentary Research Service issues a briefing paper on implementing EU’s ethical guidelines on AI

By Marty Hansen, Sam Jungyun Choi, Gemma Nash and Laura Richardson on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technologies, Ethics, European Union, Internet of Things (IoT)
On 19 September 2019, the European Parliamentary Research Service (“EPRS”)—the European Parliament’s in-house research service—released a briefing paper that summarizes the current status of the EU’s approach to developing a regulatory framework for ethical AI.  Although not a policymaking body, the EPRS can provide useful insights into the direction of EU policy on an issue. … Continue Reading

IoT Update: Federal Lawmakers Focus on Smart Cities

By Gregory Discher and Jayne Ponder on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT), Uncategorized
IoT Update: Federal Lawmakers Focus on Smart Cities   Since the beginning of the year, lawmakers in this Congress have introduced a number of  proposals to study, cultivate, and guide the growth of smart cities.  This blog post summarizes seven smart cities bills introduced in this Congress.  Some bills focus broadly on Federal efforts to … Continue Reading

AI and IoT Legislative Update: Second Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Federal and state policymakers continued to focus on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the second quarter of 2019, including by introducing both substantive measures that would regulate the use of the technology and by supporting funding bills aimed at increasing investment. In our second AI & IoT Quarterly Legislative Update, … Continue Reading

IoT Update: Senators Introduce Legislation to Regulate Privacy and Security of Wearable Health Devices and Genetic Testing Kits

By Lindsey Tonsager, Wade Ackerman, Anna D. Kraus and Jayne Ponder on Posted in Emerging Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT)
Last week, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the Protecting Personal Health Data Act (S. 1842), which would provide new privacy and security rules from the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) for technologies that collect personal health data, such as wearable fitness trackers, social-media sites focused on health data or … Continue Reading

IoT Update: Expert Q&A on the EU Cybersecurity Act

By Mark Young on Posted in Cybersecurity, European Union, General Data Protection Regulation, Intellectual Property, Internet of Things (IoT)
An Expert Q&A with Mark Young of Covington & Burling LLP on the EU Cybersecurity Act and its new cybersecurity certification schemes for information and communication technology (ICT) products, services, and processes, especially internet of things (IoT) devices. It also discusses how the Act supports the EU Directive on the Security of Network and Information … Continue Reading

IoT Update: The UK Announces Plans for New Connected Device Laws

By Mark Young, Jonathan Benjamin and Micha Nandaraj Gallo on Posted in Consultation, Internet of Things (IoT), United Kingdom
On May 1, 2019, the UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (“DCMS”) launched a public consultation (“Consultation”) regarding plans to pursue new laws aimed at securing internet connected devices. The Consultation follows the UK’s publication of its final Code of Practice for Consumer IoT Security (“Code of Practice”) last October (the subject of … Continue Reading

AI and IoT Legislative Developments: First Quarter 2019

By U.S. AI and IoT Legislative Tracking Team on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
Federal and state policymakers introduced a range of new measures on artificial intelligence (“AI”) and the Internet of Things (“IoT”) in the first quarter of 2019. In our initial AI & IoT Quarterly Legislative Update, we detail the notable legislative events from this quarter on AI, IoT, cybersecurity as it relates to AI and IoT, … Continue Reading

IoT Update: Flurry of Federal 5G Activity Indicates Important Growth Opportunities for the IoT Ecosystem

By Thomas Parisi and Rebecca Yergin on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomous Vehicles, Innovation, Internet of Things (IoT), Spectrum & Mobile
From the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to Congress to the White House, the federal government has continued to push the importance of investment and innovation in fifth-generation (“5G”) wireless technology. This push bodes well for the many industries that rely on the Internet of Things (“IoT”), such as transportation, healthcare, and manufacturing—to name a few. … Continue Reading

IoT Update: EU Commission Issues Recommendation on Cybersecurity in the Energy Sector

By Mark Young on Posted in Data, Emerging Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
The European Commission (“Commission”) has published a Recommendation on cybersecurity in the energy sector (“Recommendation”). The Recommendation builds on recent EU legislation in this area, including the NIS Directive and EU Cybersecurity Act (see our posts here and here). It sets out guidance to achieve a higher level of cybersecurity taking into account specific characteristics … Continue Reading

FCC Warns Marketers of Video Streaming Devices to Comply with Device Authorization Rules

By Brooke Kahn on Posted in Internet of Things (IoT)
Earlier this month, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) issued an Enforcement Advisory reminding manufacturers, importers, and retailers of video TV set-top boxes that stream Internet-based content to comply with FCC device authorization rules.  As the FCC noted in its Advisory, violations of these rules can lead to monetary penalties totaling more than $19,000 per day … Continue Reading

AI Update: EU High-Level Working Group Publishes Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI

By Lisa Peets, Marty Hansen, Sam Jungyun Choi and Gemma Nash on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Emerging Technologies, European Union, Internet of Things (IoT)
On April 8, 2019, the EU High-Level Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence (the “AI HLEG”) published its “Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI” (the “guidance”).  This follows a stakeholder consultation on its draft guidelines published in December 2018 (the “draft guidance”) (see our previous blog post for more information on the draft guidance).  The guidance retains … Continue Reading

ICO opens beta phase of privacy “regulatory sandbox”

By Sam Jungyun Choi on Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Data, Internet of Things (IoT), Privacy & Data Security
On 29 March 2019, the ICO opened the beta phase of the “regulatory sandbox” scheme (the “Sandbox”), which is a new service designed to support organizations that are developing innovative and beneficial projects that use personal data.  The application process for participating in the Sandbox is now open, and applications must be submitted to the … Continue Reading
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