Emerging Tech
GAO Study Stresses Need for Steady Funding of Quantum Tech
A report highlights the risks and benefits of federal investment in quantum computing and other technologies, but stresses collaboration and steady funding.
Artificial Intelligence
NSA Cyber Chief Spells Out Near-Term Priorities
Ransomware is a top concern, but the agency is also looking ahead to defending networked weapons and post-quantum encryption.
Emerging Tech
DHS Issues Roadmap to Help Organizations Prepare for Quantum Computing Threat
Officials say there’s a lot agencies and other entities should be doing, even though it may be more than a decade before a quantum computer can decode current levels of encryption.
Podcasts
Critical Update: How Federal Agencies Can Help Avert Quantum Catastrophe
The White House is working on plans to roll out new cryptographic systems that will require epic levels of funding from Congress and coordination, both within the government and in partnership with industry.
Emerging Tech
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Wants Help Assessing China’s Influence on Emerging Technology Standards
The agency wants insight into how the nation might engage in international standardization activities for artificial intelligence and quantum information science.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department to Fund Research into All Forms of Nuclear Matter
The agency has $10 million for projects that blend quantum information science with nuclear physics.
Emerging Tech
NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science
A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Consider the National Science Foundation’s Future
Federal leaders made their cases for increased funding into research and continued focus on technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bills Aim to Expand Federal Quantum Research and Grow Future Workforce
The U.S. must keep an edge in this increasingly competitive realm, according to the lawmakers who introduced the legislation.
Ideas
Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers
This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.
Emerging Tech
Energy Commits $30 Million to Advance Quantum Tech at Its Nanoscale-Focused User Facilities
Other investments are also on the horizon, a federal official confirmed.
Emerging Tech
Republicans Put Forth Two Quantum Computing Bills
A coalition of companies also expressed support.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s Pick For Defense Policy Chief Outlines Cyber Deterrence Position
In a contentious nomination hearing, Colin Kahl called for a whole-of-government approach to technology.
Emerging Tech
Army-Built Quantum Sensor Can Detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Other Signals
The device can sample the complete radio spectrum—and fits into the Army’s vision for high-tech modernization.
Emerging Tech
Air Force, Korean Partners Unveil Plan to Co-Fund ‘Breakthrough’ Quantum Research
The aim is to promote international collaboration and push forward new and needed technological developments.
Emerging Tech
Inside the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Contemporary Quantum Pursuits
The early quantum adopter is making strategic moves to develop on-the-rise capabilities—and manage the hype around them.
Ideas
The Year Ahead: 3 Predictions From the ‘Father of the Internet’ Vint Cerf
With the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine being administered, a return to normal feels within reach but normal will change.
Artificial Intelligence
GSA Releases Draft of New Government IT Services Contract Polaris
The draft request for proposals focuses on IT services and emerging technology offerings from three classes of small business.
Emerging Tech
Two Years into the Government’s National Quantum Initiative
An Office of Science and Technology Policy official offered a look back on what’s unfolded—and a glimpse into what’s to come.
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