The lab will assess the risks and possibilities of artificial intelligence models. Senator Mark Warner and Representatives Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly, all from Virginia, attended the opening…
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Labor Department Develops Workforce Exchange Program with Japan
A department leader visits Japanese semiconductor centers to organize an exchange. The Department of Labor’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Brent Parton visited Japan over the weekend to organize…
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Defense Department Hosts Data & AI Symposium
Discussions will center around the future use of technology in the DOD. The Defense Department’s Chief Digital and Intelligence Office is hosting the Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data…
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Pentagon Begins Underwater Drone Prototype Development
Defense Innovation Unit awards contracts to three technology companies. The Pentagon announced this month that contracts have been awarded to three companies for the development of undersea drones…
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White House Announces $5 Billion for Semiconductor Research
The administration establishes a center for research and a public-private development consortium. President Biden’s administration has announced a $5 billion investment into domestic semiconductor research and development (R&D),…
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Child Tax Credit and Business Bill Passes House
Bipartisan vote moves $78 billion legislation to Senate. Members of the House of Representatives passed legislation to expand the child tax credit and renew investment deductions for business…
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USDA Selects Students for 2024 Future Leaders Program
Graduate and undergraduate students receive career development opportunities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 20 winners of their Future Leaders in Agriculture program, offering graduate and…
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Senator Cantwell Drafts First AI Regulation Bills
The measures will be released individually in the near future. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington, chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, is preparing a series…
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NASA Further Delays Lunar Landing to 2026
Lockheed Martin and SpaceX need time to address “developmental challenges.” NASA announced this week that the launch date of the new lunar landing project Artemis will be delayed…
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DOT Launches Committee for Transportation Innovation
The transportation secretary commends the”deep expertise and diverse perspectives” the group will provide. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched the new Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, selecting 27…
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