First Lady Melania Trump advocated for the law as part of her Be Best initiative. President Donald Trump signed the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological…
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FDA Launches Agency-Wide AI Integration to Accelerate Scientific Review
The new initiative seeks to reduce inefficiencies and improve review times across all FDA centers by the end of next month. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
Read MoreLabor Department Commits to Expanding AI Education and Workforce Training
Labor secretary announces deputy secretary as head of task force ordered by President Trump. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling expressed support for President…
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House Passes “Take It Down” Act
The first lady had advocated for the legislation protecting against AI-generated, “deepfake” porn. The House of Representatives voted to pass the “Take It Down” Act this week to…
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NIH Reports AI Tool Reduces Hospital Readmissions and Costs for Opioid Use
NIH-funded study shows real-world benefits of automated addiction screening in hospitals The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that a clinical trial found that an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Energy Department Identifies Federal Lands for AI Data Center Construction
Energy secretary says the U.S. “can and will win” the race for AI dominance. The Department of Energy (DOE) released a request for information seeking input into which…
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FCC Launches National Security Council to Address Foreign Threats
New council to focus on protecting U.S. technology and telecommunications from foreign adversaries. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently announced the formation of the Council for…
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FAA Announces Permanent Ban on Helicoptors Near D.C. Airport
Safety concerns prompt the airspace restriction following the January collision that killed 67 people. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a permanent ban on helicopter flights along a…
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House Passes AI and Nanotech Border Security Bill
The legislation seeks to enhance border enforcement through advanced technology. The House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act last week, which seeks to advance…
Read MoreHouse Advances AI Consumer Safety Bill
Legislation proposes AI pilot program to help federal agency detect hazardous products and track market trends. The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved the Consumer Safety Technology Act,…
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