The office hopes to permit “good faith” AI use while curbing legal and ethical risks. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted a notice this month that…
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Commerce Secretary Holds Annual Meeting with Japan Counterpart
They review progress on economic cooperation in Washington, D.C. This week, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Saito Ken held their…
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Commerce Secretary Joins IPEF Meetings in Thailand
The process of refining three proposed agreements for Indo-Pacific partner countries continues. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Thai leaders this week as they kicked off this year’s…
Read MoreCommerce Secretary Speaks on CHIPS and Science Act Anniversary
She and the president intend for the U.S. to produce 20 percent of the world’s leading-edge microchips by 2030. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently spoke at the…
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Commerce Secretary Proposes Cyber Regulations for Chinese Car Systems
Digital vehicle technology has the potential for data capture and espionage. The Department of Commerce announced the public comment period for opinions and information about digital car systems…
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Commerce Department Creates U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium
Secretary Raimondo says the government has a role in setting AI standards and development. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the formation of the U.S. AI Safety Institute…
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Cybersecurity Rule Proposed for Cloud Services
The Commerce Department regulation would require resellers in foreign countries to verify the identity of foreign users. The Department of Commerce proposed a new rule that seeks to…
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NOAA Satellites Located 350 People in 2023
People lost at sea were found by personal locator beacons. The Department of Commerce recently reported that search and rescue satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
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Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce
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Federal Legislators Request Extended Pause on Weapons Exports
Two senators and two representatives send a letter to the Commerce secretary. Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Dick Durbin of Illinois were joined by Representatives Joaquin Castro…
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