Competitors will be expected to utilize artificial intelligence to help support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. The Department of Health and Human Services announced that…
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VA Clears Years-Long CHAMPVA Application Backlog
Department transitions to faster, more automated processing to improve access for Veteran families The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced last month that it has eliminated the longstanding…
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NSF Launches Quantum Chemistry Collaborative Research Project with UKRI
The collaborative funding seeks advances in molecular quantum science, computing, and communications. The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) have committed funding…
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DOJ Charges U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals for Illegal AI Tech Exports
Federal indictment alleges scheme to evade export controls on sensitive AI-related technology. Federal prosecutors recently charged two U.S. citizens and two People’s Republic of China (PRC) nationals living…
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President Signs Executive Order For Adolescents in Foster Care
The first lady was instrumental in connecting public and private sector partners. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday entitled “Fostering the Future for American Children…
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U.S. Sanctions Target North Korean Cyber Networks Funding Weapons Programs
The Treasury Department designates individuals, banks, and companies accused of laundering money for North Korea’s weapons and cyber operations. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…
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The action supports next-generation innovation in quantum computing, sensing, and communication across five national laboratories. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $625 million to renew its five…
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Senate Resolution Supports Limits on AI Chip Sales
Senator Coons says the legislation will help the United States maintain dominance in the ‘AI race.’ Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Tom Cotton of Arkansas have introduced…
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FCC Proposes Auctioning Additional Spectrum to Expand Wireless Services
Plan seeks to open up to 180 MHz of Upper C-Band spectrum to support next-generation connectivity. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr has introduced a proposal to…
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Senators Craft AI Chatbot Child Safety Bill
The bill would lay down age restrictions and chatbot disclosure requirements in order to protect minors. Senators Josh Hawley of Missouri and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut are promoting…
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