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DHS surveillance tools lack bias and privacy protections, GAO says
DHS law enforcement agencies are currently developing policies to reduce bias in the use of AI-enabled tech but have no plans to do so for other monitoring tools.
Senators introduce quantum reauthorization bill with little time left in this Congress
The bill would provide resources across multiple federal agencies to continue advancing quantum information sciences research following the original 2018 program launch.
NOAA awards key contract for space situational awareness system
Slingshot Aerospace, Inc. nabbed a contract worth up to $13.3 million to provide a “presentation layer” for the Traffic Coordination System for Space.
Four Ways to Accommodate the Massive Growth in Space Launches
One suggestion: expand the number of launch sites.
More than a decade later, NIST’s home of the future is still ahead of its time
NIST wanted to show that energy efficiency did not have to make a residence look like a spaceship, or be uncomfortable to live in.
Bipartisan quantum funding bill advances from committee
The Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 will head to the Senate floor as part of a push to continue federal investment into quantum computing research and development.
Microsoft and Atom Computing unveil 24-qubit quantum machine
The companies bet on neutral atoms and logical qubits to enable near-term, hybrid quantum computing.
Lawrence Livermore’s El Capitan supercomputer is officially fastest in the world
El Capitan’s data processing abilities represent a major advancement in scientific research, particularly for managing the nuclear stockpile.
MetTel becomes first authorized Starlink partner to offer satellite SD-WAN services
The news makes MetTel the first Starlink authorized reseller for both commercial and government organizations.
Who tells satellites where to take pictures? Increasingly, it’ll be robots, Maxar says
Automated scans of low-res imagery will cue high-res passes, while simulations will help manage ever-growing queues for service.
NIST approves 14 new quantum encryption algorithms for standardization
Following the release of the first set of post-quantum encryption algorithms, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is advancing a second series of options to protect important data.
Salesforce launches new top secret cloud environment
The software company said it is the first provider to deliver a true commercial cloud that has received Top Secret accreditation with platform- and software-as-a-service capabilities for the intelligence community.
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Talented NIST scientists predict the far future of science and technology
NIST asked several of their postdoctoral researchers what they think the future will hold.
GSA testing finds variations in the accuracy of digital ID verification tech
The preliminary results of a study that tested five different vendor solutions found some to be relatively accurate, while others were inaccurate or inequitable.
What time is it on the moon? NIST proposes an answer
The establishment of universal moon time would support lunar GPS for future missions.
Commerce shares financial goals for the US quantum industry
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves offered insight into the burgeoning quantum information sciences industry in the U.S., focusing on financing and national security implications.
So you want to build a quantum computer?
Researchers at Argonne National Lab are leaning on multiple scientific disciplines to unlock the necessary components of a successful quantum computer.
Microsoft unveils new quantum computing hybrid solution in Azure
Azure Quantum combines cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and logical qubits to bring quantum computing strength to scientific challenges.
OMB’s call for manual network scans during PQC transitions is ‘undoable,’ industry officials say
The Office of Management and Budget’s preference for conducting a manual network scan over an automated analysis has drawn criticism from private sector entities ahead of migration efforts to post-quantum cryptography.
FCC rule grants drone operators spectrum access for navigation
The agency said assigning spectrum access in the 5GHz band is an initial step toward integrating drones into the National Airspace System.
