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 U.S. and
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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…
FCC Proposes to Streamline Supplemental Coverage from Space and Direct-to-Device Rules
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…
FCC Proposes to Auction Spectrum for Terrestrial and Space-Based Broadband Services
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…
California Governor Signs Over 20 AI-related Bills into Law
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…
Update: FCC Adopts Final Order and Further Notice on TCPA Consent Revocation
By Yaron Dori & Rosie Moss
Recent Developments in UK and European Space Policy and Industrial Strategy
By Paul Maynard
Across three days this month, there were two major events providing meaningful insight into how the European—and potentially the global—space industry is likely to develop in the coming years. On 8 September 2026, the UK Government published its new Space Strategy (the “Strategy”), setting out the UK’s vision to be a competitive space power, backed…
The EU KIDS Act Proposal: Towards a New Regulatory Framework for the Protection of Children Online
On September 17, 2026, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published its proposal for a new EU framework on child safety online (the “KIDS Act”). The proposed Regulation aims to introduce EU-harmonized age-based account restrictions, safety-by-design rules, and age-assurance obligations across a broad range of digital services and systems.
The proposal is the latest of a…
Horizon Scan: Children’s Online Safety and Privacy (EU and Beyond)
In recent months, children’s online safety and privacy have moved to the top of the EU’s digital agenda. The European Commission is expected to outline its proposal on minors’ access to social media this week, a potentially significant development that would build on the recommendations of the Commission’s Special Panel on child safety online and…
FCC Releases Draft Rules and Proposals on TCPA Consent Revocation
By Yaron Dori & Rosie Moss
On September 9, 2026, the FCC released a draft Report and Order (R&O) and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) titled “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.” The draft has been circulated for consideration by the FCC at its September 30, 2026 open meeting.
The draft R&O and FNPRM address…