Policy
US Cyber Diplomat Calls for Bolstering American Advantage in Global Tech Policy
The head of the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy said that a more prominent U.S. focus on tech policy necessitates greater international engagement.
Emerging Tech
Lack of Emerging Tech Framework is 'Weakening' US Stance Against China, Lawmakers Warn
Both Democrats and Republicans said Congress needs to craft national frameworks around data privacy and autonomous vehicles to counter China’s global tech ambitions.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Officially Leads the Freedom Online Coalition for the First Time
The U.S. will helm the chairship position at the Freedom Online Coalition, focusing on promoting digital liberties and enforcing AI standards and safeguards.
Cybersecurity
The Future of Quantum Security Will Be Encoded in Light, Researchers Hope
Swiss researchers, funded in part by the U.S., are developing a stronger network security countermeasure to combat the potential of a viable quantum computing system.
Emerging Tech
Push for More Quantum Tech Investment Reaches World Economic Forum
WEF leadership announced the development of a new blueprint aimed at helping nations navigate the advent of quantum computing technologies.
Policy
NASA Needs Better International Cooperation Framework for Artemis Missions, IG Says
The watchdog made 10 recommendations to the agency to improve international collaboration and help reduce costs.
Policy
US and UK Hold First Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology and Data
The nations identified items around data; critical and emerging technologies; and secure and resilient digital infrastructure to address in 2023.
Ideas
China Now Publishes More High-Quality Science Than Any Other Nation
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Artificial Intelligence
Standards Development a ‘Critical’ Issue for US-EU Trade and Tech Council
The bilateral group’s agenda heading into 2023 will include emerging technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence, State Department Undersecretary Jose Fernandez said.
Cybersecurity
China's Reported Manipulation of Twitter Draws Lawmaker Questions
Several Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee sent a letter to Twitter CEO Elon Musk expressing national security concerns about reports that Beijing launched an information suppression campaign to hide news of mass public protests.
Artificial Intelligence
US Export Controls 'in Urgent Need' of a Tech Upgrade, Experts Say
For the cost of “a helicopter or two,” the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security can drastically improve the technology it uses to manage the enforcement of export controls.
Digital Government
Extradited Chinese National Sentenced On Espionage Charges
Yanjun Xu is the first extradited Chinese intelligence officer to be sentenced in the U.S., convicted of attempts to steal intellectual property.
Cybersecurity
Iranian Hackers Compromised a Federal Agency’s Network, CISA and FBI Say
Actors linked with the Iranian government were able to exploit an unpatched Log4Shell vulnerability—which the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency asked agencies to address by the end of 2021—in an unnamed agency’s network.
Digital Government
ICE Needs More Data to Monitor Foreign Students Taking US Research, Watchdog Says
The data is meant to assess the risk of foreign STEM students and scholars transferring technology from American universities to foreign entities.
Cybersecurity
China’s Cyber Capabilities ‘Pose a Serious Threat’ to US, Advisory Panel Warns
The panel’s report also called for the Biden administration to consider revoking China’s status as a favored trading partner if a congressional review finds that Beijing is not complying with its commitments.
Digital Government
Over 40 International Business Groups Support Transatlantic Data Privacy Terms
A letter sent to EU and U.S. officials asked for more analysis on how requirements will be enforced within the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
Emerging Tech
New Satellite Will Allow First-Ever Observation of Nearly All of Earth’s Water
NASA’s upcoming Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite will provide a complete measurement every 21 days.
Cybersecurity
NATO Allies Double Down on Cybersecurity in Warfighting Ops
U.S. and Italian officials convened the 2022 Cyber Defence Pledge Conference, focused on supporting Ukraine and investing in new technology for all member nations.
Policy
TikTok Should be Banned in the U.S., FCC Commissioner Says
The commissioner’s comments are the latest in a long line of concerns about the social media platform’s Chinese ties.
Policy