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Last updated: May 9, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Policy & Identity Verification

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing new rules mandating identity verification for users obtaining new telephone numbers, a measure intended to curb robocalling and fraud, though commentators express concerns regarding privacy implications for the developer community managing large blocks of VOIP lines. This regulatory shift comes as discussions continue within technical circles regarding the philosophical underpinnings of software creation, particularly exploring how reading programming as theory building impacts practical implementation strategies.