Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…
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Tesla Issues Recall after NHTSA Opens Investigation into Self Driving Crashes
12 incidents were reported where vehicles ran into posts or parked cars due to a software glitch. Tesla issued a recall of 239,000 vecles after the National Highway…
Read MoreDefense Department Applies AI Chatbots in Military Medicine Pilot
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office provides the latest report. The Department of Defense reported that its artificial intelligence (AI) office successfully concluded a pilot program that tested…
Read MoreSenate Bill Proposed to Ensure Responsible AI Use in Federal Government
The Trustworthy by Design AI Act outlines standards to improve safety and transparency. Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico introduced an act…
Read MoreTransportation Department Names Environmental Process Innovation Winners
Nine recipients in eight states were awarded $50,000 for document streamlining. The Department of Transportation announced the nine winners of their challenge to modernize processes for the National…
Read MoreVA Enters Into Development Partnership with Hoth Therapeutics
The biopharmaceutical company will research treatments for obesity and linked health conditions. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently finalized an agreement with biopharmaceutical company Hoth Therapeutics, which…
Read MoreEnergy Department Announces Funding for Nuclear Fuel Recycling Research
Supports early-stage research into undeveloped technology The Department of Energy (DOE) announced $10 million in funding last week for early-stage research projects focused on nuclear fuel recycling solutions. …
Read MoreDefense Department Releases 2024 Chemical and Biological Threat Strategy
The updated plan focuses on rapid defense capabilities and global partnerships amid evolving security challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program…
Read MoreAdministration Releases Action Plans for Transportation, Infrastructure Improvement
Federal agencies seek to affordably reduce air pollution across U.S. shipping network. The Department of Energy (DOE) published five action plans to innovate and expand America’s transportation infrastructure…
Read MoreRailroad Administration Unveils Domestic Manufacturing Standards for Freight Cars
New freight cars from other countries must have sensitive technologies removed. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued its final rule for freight car manufacturing security this month, requiring…
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