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Broadband Revolution: What the New Federal Guidelines Mean for Montana and Beyond

New federal guidelines allow state to choose best technology for rural areas

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Montana Congressional Delegation Warns of Grid Reliability Threats from Alberta

Alberta’s electricity rules could undermine Montana grid during extreme cold

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Mountain West Leaders to Congress: Stop Handing Big Tech the AI Monopoly

Regional business coalition warns that patchwork state regulations create compliance barriers only tech giants can afford

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Montana Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Lee Enterprises Data Breach

Nearly 40,000 subscribers and employees had personal data including Social Security numbers compromised in cyberattack

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Montana Ramps Up Broadband Expansion as Trump Admin Cuts Red Tape

New federal guidelines eliminate Biden-era requirements and embrace “technology neutrality” as Montana prepares to deploy $629 million in broadband funding

Empower Implant Institute Launches Advanced AI-Driven Dental Training Program

Billings-based program to pioneer AI techniques in full-arch restorations

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Montana Leads the Nation with Groundbreaking Right to Compute Act

Governor Greg Gianforte signs pioneering legislation to protect computational rights.

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Montana Congressional Delegation Urges Reversal of Biden’s Energy Policies to Support Colstrip Power Plant

A joint letter to the Trump EPA seeks exemptions to sustain Montana’s energy infrastructure and reduce consumer costs.

Attorney General Sounds Alarm on Genetic Privacy as 23andMe Seeks Buyer

Attorney General Austin Knudsen underscores the importance of genetic data protection following 23andMe’s financial troubles.

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Vero Fiber Acquires Montana Digital, Expanding High-Speed Internet Access in Flathead County

Acquisition signals potential network expansion in Northwest Montana

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Montana Newspaper Employees Warned to Freeze “Personal Credit” After Cyberattack on Lee Enterprises

Breach Raises Concerns for Readers and Employees Over Subscriber Data Security

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Montana Attorney General Orders Ban on China-Based AI Platform, Citing Security Risks

State agencies ordered to block AI chatbot amid concerns over data breaches and foreign espionage

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Montana Motor Vehicle Division Prepares for Office Closures Ahead of New System Launch

MVD and County Treasurer Offices to Pause Services March 13-16 for System Upgrade, Promising More Online Services and Faster Turnaround Time for Customers

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When Kangaroos Run Courts, A Relationship with AI Becomes Inevitable

Facing a legal system stacked against him, Travis Mateer turns to AI for help in navigating the complexities of civil law and ‘lawfare’ in Missoula.

A Reluctant Citizen Journalist’s First Date With AI

Navigating the world of AI: Travis Mateer shares his humorous and revealing first date with ChatGPT, touching on local AI initiatives and fringe concepts.