AT&T Abandons DEI Practices Amid FCC Approval Bid

AT&T has promised the government that it will not pursue Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The move comes as the company seeks FCC approval for a $23 billion acquisition. FCC commissioner Carr has threatened prosecutions and opened investigations into companies over DEI. AT&T stated that it does not have a DEI team and does not have roles focused on DEI. The decision has been met with criticism from Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the FCC, who warned that abandoning fairness and inclusion will be a "stain to their reputation long into the future."