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Digital Government
US and Sweden to partner on emerging energy research
Strengthening basic research for critical scientific areas, including nuclear fusion, is the focus of a renewed partnership between the two countries.
Digital Government
Multiagency plan aims to boost biotechnology workforce
A new national strategy to grow the U.S.’s biotechnology sector focuses on workforce training and curriculum development.
Digital Government
First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
Designing trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the NAIAC’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
Cybersecurity
US ‘can’t PSA our way out’ of cyber vulnerability, CISA director says
Speaking during a Cybersecurity Advisory Committee meeting, CISA Director Jen Easterly noted that corporate responsibility for cyber must stand “as a matter of good governance.”
Digital Government
CFPB looks to existing law to regulate workplace surveillance tech
After a high volume of complaints, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offered a response as to how the government can limit the use of sensitive employee information in hiring practices.
News
Microsoft looks to speed up materials science research with quantum-compatible system
The quantum computer-ready system is intended to help scientists identify viable molecules in a short amount of time.
Digital Government
Biden to meet with AI experts to talk regulation and safety
Eight specialists in various sectors of artificial intelligence will join President Joe Biden in San Francisco, California today for more collaboration on risk mitigation.
Congress
Tech panel champions near-term quantum efforts in must-pass defense bill
The forthcoming fiscal 2024 NDAA is set to heavily feature new additions to how Defense utilizes emerging technologies.
Digital Government
White House efforts to get data equity-ready will also support AI, official says
Executive agencies are prioritizing new best practices to harmonize AI systems and public data to both mitigate bias and support equity.
Congress
White House makes case for renewed Quantum Initiative Act
As funding under the National Quantum Initiative Act is set to expire, OSTP official Charles Tahan outlined several priority areas for the U.S. quantum sciences ecosystem.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber strategy can help mitigate AI dangers, official says
Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden noted that the underpinnings of the National Cyber Strategy can offer guardrails for emerging AI systems.
Cybersecurity
Experts call for overhaul of 'outdated' critical infrastructure cyber policy
A new report analyzes the federal government’s approach to infrastructure cybersecurity as a key strategy document is getting a rewrite.
News
Emerging tech, misinformation dominate May transatlantic council talks
The Transatlantic Technology and Trade Council spent last week laying groundwork for unified action on new technologies worldwide.
Cybersecurity
U.S., South Korean agencies warn of state-sponsored spearphishing
The North Korea-affiliated group Kimsuky’s email attacks targeted research and media organizations.
Cybersecurity
FTC charges Ring over 'disregard' for customer data security
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed stronger security protocols for home video surveillance company Ring after years of mounting concern over data privacy.
People
US deploys tech diplomacy to cultivate leadership in emerging fields
The Biden administration’s latest foreign policy pillar prioritizes uniform standards on critical technologies within ally nations.
Congress
Clean energy advancements hinge on steady funding, Energy official says
Accelerating critical technologies to support a robust clean energy economic sector is a top priority for the agency’s 2024 budget request.
Cybersecurity
NIST updates cyber guidance for contractors handling sensitive data
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is accepting comments on the revised document through July 14.
Defense
21-year-old Air Force IT specialist charged with leaking classified documents
A team of Justice and FBI agents arrested 21-year-old Jack Teixeira in Massachusetts in connection with the widespread intel leak.
Cybersecurity