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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Treasury Finalizes Limitations on U.S. Investments in Chinese Technologies
American citizens blocked from investing in Chinese AI and semiconductors The Treasury Department recently issued its final rule barring American citizens from investing in critical technologies created by…
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Senate Bill Would Authorize NSF to Support Emerging Technical Programs
Investments would be made in STEM education to ensure U.S. AI leadership. Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and Maria Cantwell of Washington recently introduced the NSF AI Education…
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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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House Science Committee Authorizes National Quantum Initiative
Chairman says investment in quantum systems will “maintain momentum” in the revolutionary field. The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology approved a bipartisan bill that would reauthorize…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced to Reauthorize Quantum Research
The previous authorization expired on September 30. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee members proposed a bill that would reauthorize the U.S. development of quantum research, funding for…
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Commerce Secretary Attends Virtual Gen Z Jobs Meeting
She encouraged students to join the domestic semiconductor workforce. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo recently joined a virtual discussion hosted by Handshake, the largest job platform for Gen…
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Justice and Commerce Announce Technology Strike Force
Investigative teams will be set up in 12 metropolitan areas. The Departments of Justice and Commerce recently announced the launch of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force, an interagency…
Read MoreWhite House Creates Quantum Technology Advisory Committee
President signs an executive order for quantum computer cybersecurity. President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday that established the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee. This committee will…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces Quantum Grants
Technological advancements could lead to quantum internet and boosted nanoscale research centers. The Department of Energy (DOE) announced new projects last week which will develop new quantum computing…
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