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FCC Investigates Sports Broadcasting Practices

The FCC is taking a closer look at why watching major live sports has become harder for many viewers. A new inquiry explores shifting broadcast technologies, rights deals, and whether current practices are keeping fans—and crucial public‑interest information—off the screen.

FDA Updates Recognized Standards List

The FDA has refreshed its list of recognized standards, adding new cybersecurity‑focused health‑informatics standards and updated materials tests used in medical devices. The latest changes signal where regulators are heading—and what manufacturers will need to show in future submissions.

FDA Updates Metrics for Breakthrough Devices Program

New FDA data shows more than 1200 medical devices have now been granted Breakthrough Device designation. With 164 approvals in fiscal year 2025 and continued strong activity across CDRH and CBER, the program remains a key pathway for accelerating innovative medical technologies.

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How to Become A Great Compliance Engineering Professional

The journey to becoming an excellent compliance engineering professional is an ongoing process of continuous learning, practical skill development, and unwavering commitment to ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.

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FCC To Remove Recognition of Certain Testing Laboratories

The FCC is moving to revoke recognition of several testing laboratories it says are tied to prohibited Chinese government entities. The action follows earlier Notices of Intent and targets labs reportedly overseen by China’s State‑owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC).

EU Commission Says TikTok’s Addictive Design Violates Digital Services Act

The EU Commission has issued preliminary findings on TikTok’s platform design, examining how certain features may pose risks under the Digital Services Act. The ongoing investigation highlights concerns around user well‑being and potential regulatory consequences.

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Electronic Warfare: Vying for Control of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

When threats evolve faster than countermeasures, traditional electronic warfare fails. Discover why militaries are abandoning closed systems for open architectures—and how AI and machine learning are transforming the electromagnetic spectrum into warfare's primary battlefield.

A Combat Scenario-Based Model for Quantifying Ethical Decision‑Making in Military AI

Can military AI make ethical decisions in combat? Researchers developed a mathematical model integrating national ethics, international law, and battlefield variables. Testing across 38 scenarios revealed which situations need human oversight—and which don't.

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