Emerging Tech
How the Government Helped Google Reach Quantum Supremacy
Insiders from both the tech giant and the government detailed how the breakthrough was made possible through public-private collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Reestablishes Science and Tech Advisory Council
After lying dormant for almost three years, the president signed an executive order reestablishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and naming seven of 16 potential members.
Emerging Tech
More Wrong Answers Get Quantum Computers to Find the Right One
In quantum computers, generating more errors in a given operation may help reveal the right answer, according to new research.
Podcasts
Critical Update: A Quantum Leap
Quantum computers will be able to crack our encryption but when?
Ideas
Why Are Scientists So Excited about a Recently Claimed Quantum Computing Milestone?
To understand, we need to go back to conventional, or digital, computers.
Emerging Tech
Energy Opens Nominations to National Quantum Advisory Committee
The deadline for submissions is Oct. 4
Emerging Tech
White House Launches New Committee to Advise on Quantum Efforts
It’s all part of a continuing initiative to sustain American leadership in the quantum space.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Is Turning to Nature to Solve Its Most Complex Problems
DARPA is exploring ways to harness chemical reactions, biological processes and other natural phenomena to build a more efficient computer.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Science Chief: U.S. is Still Beating China In AI, Quantum Research
But that doesn’t mean the country should rest on its laurels, according to OSTP Director Kelvin Droegemeier.
Emerging Tech
A Look Inside the Government’s Latest Quantum Computing Efforts
Experts say fortifying strong international collaboration is critical to advancing the emerging technology.
Artificial Intelligence
Critical Update: Inside DARPA's DARPA
Valerie Browning, director of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office, discusses self-aware machines, the future of quantum computing and preventing technology surprises.
Emerging Tech
White House Seeks Input on Impending Quantum Computing Policy
The administration wants to know what will transform the quantum information science landscape.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon is Trying to Secure Its Networks Against Quantum Codebreakers
The Defense Information Systems Agency is exploring new encryption strategies that could withstand an attack from quantum computers.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence
France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.
Emerging Tech
White House Establishes National Quantum Coordination Office
The new office will help coordinate quantum efforts across the government and private sector.
Ideas
How a New Law Supports Quantum Computing's Great Leap Forward
The technology could be up there with some of the major technological advancements that changed the world, like the microchip or even electricity.
Ideas
What GovTech Will Look Like in 2019
This year, some agencies might opt to think inside the box.
Ideas
How Federal Agencies Can Take a 'Quantum Leap' in Computing
The first step is to come together.
Digital Government
Congress Races to the Finish Line Amid Shutdown Threat
The Senate passed lots of tech-centric bills and set the stage for next year’s privacy debate.
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