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NOAA upgrades weather forecasting supercomputers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be able to make more accurate weather forecasts with upgrades to computer systems deployed in Virginia and Arizona.
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Defense and Commerce team up to support semiconductor investments
The two federal agencies signed a memorandum of agreement to exchange information on programs outlined under the CHIPS for America Act.
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7 tech companies agree to White House’s new trustworthy AI commitments
While the Biden administration is working to engage in voluntary commitments with Silicon Valley, a planned executive order will codify next steps in securing the emerging technology.
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White House seeks public insight to harmonize ‘inconsistent’ cyber regulations
The Biden administration wants to use public feedback to shape baseline cybersecurity regulations that function across industries and sectors.
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FDA announces contract for automation in drug performance analyses
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for proposals for automated devices that can provide high-definition imaging and critical analyses of drug performance as the agency works to integrate more AI.
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IBM partners with U.S. and Japanese universities on quantum supercomputer R&D
With funding from IBM, universities in both countries will collaborate to develop a quantum supercomputer to spur further innovation in the field.
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National Science Foundation spearheads new funding to improve diversity in AI workforce
In collaboration with six other federal groups, the NSF will focus on expanding minority-serving university offerings in artificial intelligence and machine learning education.
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State Department seeks industry's input on space regulations
The U.S. government is continuing its regulatory efforts of outer space’s emerging usages.
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Historic fusion ignition promises innovation in clean energy, national security
The breakthrough fusion experiment conducted last week at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory stands to change the U.S.’ national security posture and sustainable energy development.
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DOE wants to bridge their 'Valley of Death'
Energy officials envision a cross-disciplinary team to bring advanced research topics focused on emerging technologies to life.
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Lawmakers question revolving door between government and crypto industry
A group of Democratic lawmakers issued letters to several financial regulatory agencies in a bid to examine the growing trend of former public servants working for digital asset companies.
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A look into proposed tech amendments for the 2023 NDAA
Hot topics proposed as add-ons to the defense budget bill included expanded artificial intelligence investment and supply chain independence.
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NIST, Google announce chip R&D partnership
The public-private sector collaboration will make industry standard chips available to smaller research entities to encourage semiconductor manufacturing.
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White House team unveils new recommendations for U.S. semiconductor industry growth
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology introduced new advice to help successfully implement the CHIPS Act and develop an advanced U.S. semiconductor market.
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NIST to Release New Playbook for AI Best Practices
Researchers will stress a socio-technical approach—which examines the human impact on technology—to mitigate biases in artificial intelligence systems.
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State Department makes inroads for public-private tech partnerships at home
The agency’s Official for Cyberspace and Digital Policy traveled to San Francisco to foster stronger collaboration between Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill.
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Energy asks for new R&D in critical materials for clean energy
The Department of Energy launched its new request for information days after the passage of the CHIPS Act.
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New bill would unlock cybersecurity funding for small businesses
Sen. Maggie Hassan’s proposed law would help set up funds to protect smaller organizations from malware.
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Lumen tapped to upgrade Customs and Border Protection comms network
The communications company will overhaul CBP’s communications infrastructure and expand its network.
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FBI, Verizon collaborate on $400M IT overhaul
The telecommunications giant will help the law enforcement agency improve connectivity and security for its acting agents.
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