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White House launches digital twins funding opportunity
The Biden administration is investing over $280 million into digital twin technologies to innovate in semiconductor manufacturing and research.
New purpose-designed chips poised to boost generative AI development
Ethical use and computing power are two of the top concerns in getting AI into government service.
Commerce updates semiconductor supply chain alert system
Commerce and the International Trade Administration encouraged public and private organizations to submit reports on disruptions in the microelectronics’ supply chain.
Defense and Commerce team up to support semiconductor investments
The two federal agencies signed a memorandum of agreement to exchange information on programs outlined under the CHIPS for America Act.
Semiconductor industry group warns against new limits on chip exports to China
A spokesperson for the National Security Council told Nextgov/FCW that the Biden administration’s export controls “have been carefully tailored to focus on technology with national security implications.”
State Department's Plan to Use $500M CHIPS Funding to Bolster the Supply Chain
The State Department is using its CHIPS funding to foster relations with allies, strengthen supply chains and build a robust semiconductor ecosystem.
US Needs Biotechnology Investment to Avoid Playing Catch-Up in Future, Admin Official Says
OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar discussed the Biden administration’s ongoing tech priorities following a record-breaking fiscal year 2024 budget request for research and development.
NIST Unveils Vision and Strategy for National Semiconductor Tech Center
The center will support semiconductor research and development efforts to advance U.S. competitiveness.
Government, Industry and Academia Stress Need for Semiconductor Workers
The experts from each sector noted it is imperative for the U.S. to address this workforce challenge to meet the nation’s semiconductor needs and innovate.
Republican Lawmakers Want to Know Where $50B CHIPS Funding is Going
Several Republican leaders sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo asking for details about the funding.
Industry Lays Out Strategy for National Semiconductor Center Success
There are four key items needed to create a resilient semiconductor ecosystem and to help boost U.S. competitiveness.
First CHIPS for America Funding is Now Available
The $39 billion will go towards American semiconductor manufacturing.
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Commerce Head Says U.S. Must Double Semiconductor Workforce in Next Decade
The Commerce Secretary hopes to help meet American leadership, innovation, national security and economic goals.
How SBOMs Can Eventually Help to Secure Government’s Software Supply Chain
No agency has yet to require them in any major way.
Biden’s State of the Union Highlights Semiconductor Success and Big Tech Privacy Concerns
The president applauded the CHIPS and Science Act and urged lawmakers to crack down on big tech’s data privacy and surveillance practices.
NSF to Helm Nearly $50M Semiconductor Public-Private Partnership
The National Science Foundation will work alongside four private sector companies to spur developments in the U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing field.
NIST Seeks Input on Governance of the National Semiconductor Technology Center
The agency is looking for responses on policy and governance frameworks for the center, which was created as part of the CHIPS Act.
2022 Year in Review: Critical Update
Nextgov’s favorite episodes from the final year of the Critical Update podcast.
VA Cancels Future Deployments of New Supply Chain Management System
The agency’s decision to transition away from using the Defense Department’s supply chain logistics solution comes after lawmakers and the VA’s Office of Inspector General questioned the system’s value.
Government Officials Optimistic About U.S. Semiconductor Industry
Congressional and White House officials discussed how to best implement and sustain new domestic microprocessor production laws.
