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Emerging Tech
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.
Emerging Tech
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.
Emerging Tech
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.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS releases guidance for AI in critical infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security worked with its diverse AI Safety and Security Board to develop a holistic approach for securing critical infrastructure that leverages AI technologies.
People
CISA Director Jen Easterly to depart on Inauguration Day
Easterly and Deputy Director Nitin Natarajan are set to leave as an administration change casts doubt on the agency’s future.
Artificial Intelligence
House AI Task Force wants to marry light touch regulations with sector-specific policy
Members of the bipartisan House AI Task Force discussed their priorities for artificial intelligence-focused legislation and how that might impact regulations.
People
TTS director Ann Lewis to depart
Lewis focused on modernization and artificial intelligence solutions during her tenure.
Artificial Intelligence
Making sure AI is used responsibly at NSF
Meet Dorothy Aronson, the division director and chief data officer serving as the assistant chief information officer for AI at the National Science Foundation.
Cybersecurity
Potential year-end cyber executive order may hinge on election results, people familiar say
The pending order will focus heavily on federal cyber standards and emerging tech threats, but remains in limbo amid the presidential election.
Artificial Intelligence
State to develop new AI marketplace for staff
Following a deluge of modernization updates, State officials discussed their AI-centric priorities, including a custom marketplace and leveraging classified intel into AI tools.
Artificial Intelligence
Americans want AI disclaimers, FEC commissioner says
Federal Election Commission’s Shana Broussard’s insights follow the agency’s recent decision surrounding generative AI in political ads.
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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.
Artificial Intelligence
Success of the AI national security memo ‘will be in the implementation,’ industry says
Industry leaders aren’t shying away from more AI guardrails, but note oversight into the memo’s execution is important.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden signs first national security memorandum focused on AI
The document aims to balance artificial intelligence innovation and adoption with protections for privacy and civil liberties.
Cybersecurity
Cyber research warns of synthetic content targeting the election
A Russia-affiliated group’s actions, including sophisticated impersonation and spam campaigns, are likely to continue ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory bring AI to quantum chemistry research
An updated version of Microsoft’s Azure Quantum Elements that combines artificial intelligence and chemistry-specific software tools will be available on Github.
Artificial Intelligence
Labor Dept. outlines worker-centric approach to AI in new roadmap
The recommendations for both artificial intelligence software developers and deployers prioritize worker wellbeing and engagement.
People
NIST director to exit in January
Laurie Locascio will finish out the year in her current position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology before leaving to head a standards nonprofit.
Artificial Intelligence
Google announces AI offering for classified environments
A “large percentage” of U.S. military and intelligence agencies briefed on the upcoming Gemini version expressed interest in the tool, a Google executive said.
Artificial Intelligence
A new playbook offers guidance for AI leadership
A Google-backed report from IDC found several differences between the work of more AI-mature agencies and those still working to leverage the emerging technology.
