United States: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed the first comprehensive modernization of ultra-wideband rules since 2002, introducing a new device category for AI-enabled sensing and autonomous systems while addressing technical limitations that have forced manufacturers to seek case-by-case waivers. The proposed rulemaking tackles measurement procedures, deployment restrictions, and emission limits that current UWB technologies routinely exceed, potentially streamlining regulatory pathways for smart hom

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1130 into law, eliminating the penalty exemption for paid influencers who violate political advertising disclosure requirements. The new law, effective January 1, 2027, establishes joint and several liability between paid content creators and campaign committees for violations, fundamentally changing enforcement mechanisms for online political advertising compliance.

Federal authorities recently intervened when a commercial oil tanker and an LNG carrier experienced potential cyberattacks, exposing critical vulnerabilities in the Maritime Transportation System. As Congress considers the MTS CYBER Act and regulators strengthen oversight, these incidents demonstrate how threat actors could manipulate vessel propulsion, navigation, and cargo systems with potentially catastrophic consequences.