Exclusive: Alan Davidson, the newly confirmed head of NTIA, will manage tens of billions of federal spending on broadband — but he's also talking about helping set administration policy around app stores and privacy.
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The funding also includes billions for digital equity programs and for Tribal broadband programs, which Davidson says will help the agency "target communities that have been left behind." "I'm really interested in understanding the challenges, particularly that innovators have in navigating the app ecosystem now," Davidson said.
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