Federal Communications Commission
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U.S. agency that regulates broadcast communications and related rules.
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Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by regulatory news, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 44%.
Evidence (3)
- 8Hacker News·8/6/2026regulationFCC scraps national TV ownership cap
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to remove the 39% cap on the share of television households a single company can reach. The rule will be replaced by case-by-case review, a move that may enable larger media mergers but is likely to face legal challenges.
- 8Ars Technica AI·7/29/2026regulationUS FCC bans foreign-made advanced robots
The US Federal Communications Commission added foreign-produced advanced robotic devices to its Covered List, effectively barring a broad set of robots made outside the US from the market. The move follows cited cybersecurity concerns tied to vulnerabilities found in some Chinese-made robots and was framed as a national security measure.
- 7Hacker News·7/11/2026regulationFCC Approves Test of Satellite Mirror for Nighttime Lighting
The U.S. FCC has approved Reflect Orbital to test its Earendil-1 satellite, which would reflect sunlight back to Earth for wide-area lighting and extra solar energy. The proposal has drawn criticism over potential risks to pilots, drivers, wildlife, plants, human circadian rhythms, and astronomy, while the company says it plans a much larger constellation later.