On October 22, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced its first enforcement action under new rules that prohibit FCC authorization of certain devices incorporating “logic-bearing hardware components” produced by entities identified on the FCC’s Covered List. The rules took effect less than two weeks earlier on October 13, with the prompt action signaling the
Continue Reading FCC Takes First Covered List Enforcement Action Under New Ban on Devices Incorporating Prohibited “Logic-Bearing Hardware Components”U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – Third Quarter 2026
This update highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the third quarter of 2026 related to artificial intelligence (“AI”), connected and automated vehicles (“CAVs”), and the Internet of Things (“IoT”).
I. Federal AI Legislative Developments
In the third quarter of 2026, members of Congress focused on several issues related to AI, including the costs and…
Continue Reading U.S. Tech Legislative & Regulatory Update – Third Quarter 2026FCC Poised to Overhaul International Section 214 Rules
On October 8, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) released a circulation draft of a Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“Draft Order” and “FNPRM,” respectively) that, if adopted as expected, would substantially overhaul the regulatory framework for international Section 214 authorizations (i.e., authority to provide telecommunications services between the…
Continue Reading FCC Poised to Overhaul International Section 214 RulesFCC Proposes to Streamline Supplemental Coverage from Space and Direct-to-Device Rules
By Gerard J. Waldron, Corey Walker & John Bowers on
On October 8, 2026, the FCC released a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at modernizing the FCC’s Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) rules and facilitating direct-to-device (D2D) services. The draft has been circulated for consideration at the FCC’s October 29, 2026 Open Meeting and remains subject to change.
The SCS rules, first adopted…
Continue Reading FCC Proposes to Streamline Supplemental Coverage from Space and Direct-to-Device RulesNew AI Transparency Requirements Enacted For Advertisers And Deployers
By Jayne Ponder, Laura Kim & Irene Kim on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
State legislatures have passed new laws focused on disclosing the use of AI in advertisements or depictions of individuals. On September 16, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1050, a new law requiring disclosures when certain advertisements prominently feature a “synthetic performer.” This was one of several AI-related measures signed by Governor Newsom this year, which we summarized in our prior blog post.
Continue Reading New AI Transparency Requirements Enacted For Advertisers And DeployersFCC Proposes to Auction Spectrum for Terrestrial and Space-Based Broadband Services
By Gerard J. Waldron, Corey Walker, John Bowers & Rosie Moss on
On October 8, 2026, the FCC released a draft Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) proposing to reallocate and auction the 1675–1695 MHz and 2020–2025 MHz bands for flexible commercial use. The draft, which has been circulated for consideration at the FCC’s October 29, 2026 Open Meeting and remains subject to change, proposes rules that…
Continue Reading FCC Proposes to Auction Spectrum for Terrestrial and Space-Based Broadband ServicesCalifornia Governor Signs Over 20 AI-related Bills into Law
By Jayne Ponder, Diana Lee & Evan Chiacchiaro on
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Technology
Governor Gavin Newsom of California signed over 20 AI-related bills into law in the final days of September. Several of these bills address topics such as frontier model and generative AI oversight, AI transparency, and new requirements for use of AI in particular industries, described below. In addition to these bills, Governor Newsom also signed into law a sweeping set of AI bills relating to minors’ safety and privacy, which are described in our prior blog post, and novel frameworks related to the use of ADMT in the workplace, which we previously summarized here.
These newly passed laws include the following:
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By Yaron Dori & Rosie Moss on
On October 1, 2026, the FCC released its Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) on consent revocation under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). The FCC circulated a draft of the R&O and FNPRM last month, which we summarized here.
Continue Reading Update: FCC Adopts Final Order and Further Notice on TCPA Consent RevocationNew California AI Employment Laws: Key Requirements for Employers
On September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed three laws that will regulate the use of AI in the employment context, starting in the new year. Below, we briefly summarize these developments, which we discuss in greater detail in our prior blog post. These laws join an existing body of California AI employment regulations.…
Continue Reading New California AI Employment Laws: Key Requirements for EmployersOverview of EU and UK Regulatory Developments relating to Autonomous Vehicles
Driverless and autonomous vehicles (“AVs”) are moving from test tracks and pilot schemes to commercial deployment around the world. In the U.S. and China, robotaxi fleets and autonomous trucking services are proliferating. Similar developments are happening in the EU and UK. In London, the first commercial autonomous ride-hailing service launched in early September 2026, with…
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