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Artificial Intelligence
Inside industry’s wishlist for a new national AI strategy
Private sector companies and industry advocated highlight U.S. dominance, export controls and federal adoption as their biggest wants in a new national AI policy.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI anticipates rapid data center scaling thanks to Trump
OpenAI Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil said the company’s AI offerings will benefit from the Trump administration’s tech policy and industry infrastructure projects.
Digital Government
Democrats move to defend CHIPS following Trump’s calls for its removal
Following President Trump’s congressional address lambasting the landmark Biden administration bill, Democrats sounded off on Monday in its defense.
Digital Government
NIST fires over 70 probationary employees, including CHIPS staff
Terminations also occurred at the National Technical Information Service, despite the California court ruling that the government's personnel agency doesn't have the authority to order firings.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI debuts ChatGPT Gov for public sector use
The new chatbot brings the same capabilities from the public model to government-approved and secure cloud environments for federal workloads.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump signs AI executive order
The order calls for the development of an AI action plan and sets up a process for revoking actions taken under President Biden’s previous AI executive order signed in October 2023.
Emerging Tech
House AI Task Force recommends sector-specific regs in final report
The document aims to balance keeping the U.S. competitive in AI innovation and adoption while mitigating negative outcomes.
Emerging Tech
HUD warns on AI-fueled housing discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development confirmed characteristics like race and income are protected from AI algorithmic discrimination.
Cybersecurity
FTC cracks down on AI impersonation scammers
The Federal Trade Commission is looking to extend its authority to target fraudsters impersonating individuals in scams. The proposed rule covers the misuse of generative artificial intelligence and other technologies.
Cybersecurity
EPA withdraws cyber audit requirement for water systems
The agency asserted that it still “remains committed” to helping states protect their water systems, despite legal challenges to its formal mandate.
Infrastructure
EVs, Building Emissions Among Biden’s Sustainable Energy Priorities
Public and private sector leaders discussed the first steps to overhauling the nation’s infrastructure in pursuit of a sustainable future.
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Digital Government
Government Officials Optimistic About US Semiconductor Industry
Federal officials discussed how to best implement and sustain new domestic microprocessor production laws.
Digital Government
Biden Spurs U.S. Biotechnology with New Order
In a surprise executive order, President Biden directed more federal resources to go toward establishing a competitive U.S. biomanufacturing sector to support independence in key input ingredients.
Digital Government
White House Team Unveils New Recommendations for US 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.
Infrastructure
Energy Department Seeks Input on $10B Electric Grid Overhaul
Modernization of the nation's grid to increase clean energy sources and reliability is a key part of President Biden’s sweeping infrastructure agenda.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Senators Want Commodity Regulations For Cryptocurrency
A new bill would task the Commodity Futures Trading Commission with imposing more consumer protections and other oversight regulations on digital asset trading.
Infrastructure
Bill Aims To Reclassify Broadband As Essential To Promote Net Neutrality
Two Democratic senators unveiled a new bill to codify broadband as an essential service and prevent discriminatory practices.
Digital Government
Census Bureau Launches Interactive Demographic Map
The My Community Explorer tool aims to provide transparency on racial and income data across the country.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Request Support in Broadband Rollouts
House Democrats asked the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help make good on broadband development with bipartisan infrastructure funding.
Digital Government
Schools Would Receive Funding for Cyber Education Programs Under Bipartisan Bill
The proposed Cybersecurity Grants For Schools Act establishes mandated federal grants to schools to promote cybersecurity education.
