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The 'AI in Governance' session at @a2i_bd sparked in-depth discussions on the synergy between Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI) & Artificial Intelligence (#AI) governance to combat #ZeroDigitalDivide #SmartBangladesh2041 #LeaveNoOneBehind #AIforAll #DPIforAll #AIGovernance

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the approval of $156.7M for broadband projects in Oregon under the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund, which will connect ~17,195 homes & businesses to affordable, high-speed internet. home.treasury.gov/news/press-rel…

Oct 3, 2pm ET: Marconi Society spotlights MCNC R&E network leadership & long-term sustainability of investments for broadband infrastructure & affordable access via grants & partnerships to revolutionize NC education, healthcare, & rural development. marconisociety.org/events/connect…

@Uoregon will lead the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT), first-of-its-kind earthquake research center. @OregonState & @PortlandStateUn to participate + 13 other universities. $15M from @NSF over 5 yrs to study Cascadia subduction zone. uonews.uoregon.edu/uo-lead-new-ea…

The State of Oregon’s EIS Cyber Security Services has a new webpage to help combat ransomware and help identify, protect, detect, respond, & recover if you're attacked. An upcoming webinar will provide Q&A for interested parties. oregon.gov/eis/cyber-secu…

State of Oregon’s Enterprise Information Services Cyber Security Services Group has new info to promote Ransomware Awareness and how to protect, detect, respond, & recover. Also, upcoming webinars 10/11 (1-2pm) & 10/13 (9-10am). Under docs at https:///ransomwareinfo.oregon.gov

Broadband After BEAD in t-minus 8 minutes here at #mountainconnect!

TOMORROW: Need ACP data for advocacy? Join us to explore tools and dashboards that can help. Expert advice from: @EdSuperHighway @ilsr @JohnBHorrigan @Benton_Inst #ACP #digitalinclusion buff.ly/3Oq2JRB

It's International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Tribal areas are some of the least connected in the U.S. Learn about the lack of #internetaccess on Native American reservations in our blog: ow.ly/v0A550Prbla #digitaldivide #digitalequity #indigenousrights

Are you planning to take action for Digital Inclusion Week, Oct. 2-6? Our #DIW2023 forms are now live - share your actions and events! Stay tuned for toolkits and Ask Me Anything! Pre-Events. buff.ly/438SOFN

The Dead Mountain #ALERTWildfire camera captured planes dropping fire retardant on the #SalmonFire yesterday. Watch live footage and timelapse videos from this camera: alertwildfire.org/region/oregon/…. Get updates about the Salmon Fire: inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-infor….

You're invited to review and provide feedback on the Oregon Broadband Office's draft of its Five-Year Action Plan until 5pm on Aug 11, 2023. You can review the plan and submit your feedback: biznews.oregon.gov/acton/fs/block…

Intermountain Education Service District (@IMESDtweets) announced completion of a important fiber project w/the Ukiah School District to bring 40x faster Internet to students and, thru its library, to the greater Ukiah community. imesd.k12.or.us/article/1184722

Link Oregon to leverage @ZayoGroup's $92.9M @NTIAgov Middle Mile Grant to help bridge the #digital_divide in Oregon communities via middle-mile support for K-12, higher ed, libraries, Tribes, remote state offices, & other public & non-profit sector orgs. bit.ly/44XB8Op

Oregon has begun mapping out a plan for how it will spend the expected ~$700M in federal funding on expanding broadband particularly for rural & underserved areas. Learn more in this OPB interview. bit.ly/3Q1Lt7L #OregonBroadbandOffice @BusinessOregon @OPB

RouteViews on the Pacific Wave Peering Exchange will improve network operations for int'l research & education. Originally developed by University of Oregon's Network Startup Resource Center (@NSRCworld) to deliver real-time BGP info on global routing. bit.ly/3NZrZ0L

Congrats to @ZayoGroup on getting the NTIA Middle Mile award to connect Prineville, Lakeview, & points south. We also applaud our Quilt peer networks @MCNC, @NetworkMaine, @OARnet, @TheKanREN, & @CENICNews on their NTIA funded middle-mile project collaborations. #infrastructure

Webinar: A Review of the State of US Libraries June 15 11am ET by Gigabit Libraries Network. Free. "...the Swiss Army Knife of public institutions, libraries provide a greater number of varied services to more people than any other." eventbrite.com/e/session-76-l…

Earn a Digital Inclusion Leadership Certificate via Marconi Society & Arizona State Univ. as a critical foundation in technology, policy, & digital equity for digitally inclusive communities. 11-week course: 6/12 - 8/28. More info: techdatasociety.asu.edu/content/digita…

2023 Networked Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPW23), Sept 6-8, School of Music, Univ of Memphis. Musicians, performers, educators, tech pros & administrators interested in adv networks & app tools for education, performance, & auditions. #performingarts23" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">internet2.edu/upcomingevents…