Why Fiber Still Matters After ChatGPT

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing importance of fiber in the context of AI advancements, featuring insights from industry experts.

AI dominates headlines but fiber still has a huge role to play in the future. We chatted with Fiber Broadband Association’s VP of Public Policy Marissa Mitrovitch and BNP Paribas’ Sam McHugh about BEAD, broadband, workforce issues and the next wave of infrastructure. #fiber #broadband #AI #infrastructure #telecom #workforce See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guests: Marissa Mitrovitch, Sam McHugh

Topics covered

• fiber
• broadband
• AI
• infrastructure
• workforce
• telecom

Keywords

• fiber
• broadband
• AI
• infrastructure
• telecom
• workforce
• BEAD

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fiber Broadband Association, BNP Paribas

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