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Digital Government
Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Better Data Collection Plans for LGBTQI+ Community
After decades of demanding better data, the LGBTQI+ community will see more accurate and actionable representation in federal surveys, thanks to the new Evidence Agenda.
Artificial Intelligence
Plan for Federal AI Research and Development Resource Emphasizes Diversity in Innovation
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force released its operating framework, making the case for implementation.
Cybersecurity
What’s in a Word? FCC’s Proposed Data Breach Rule Redefines Key Terms
The public now has the opportunity to provide insight on the value and impact such redefinitions would have on incident reporting.
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.
Cybersecurity
NIST Releases Potential Updates to Its Cybersecurity Framework
The National Institute of Standards and Technology wants to expand the cybersecurity guidance’s scope and foster more international collaboration, among other proposed changes.
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.
Emerging Tech
Energy Allocates Over $2 Million Following Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough
The U.S. government continues to invest in fusion power as the Department of Energy announced new funding for public-private partnerships.
Digital Government
State Department creates first office devoted to emerging technology diplomacy
The Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology will facilitate strategic partnerships to develop and regulate innovative tech.
Emerging Tech
FCC Releases Proposed Rule to Give Drones More Spectrum Access
As unmanned aircraft systems have increasingly versatile uses, the FCC wants comments on how best to share band access with more connected devices.
Emerging Tech
State Department Creates First Office Devoted to Emerging Technology Diplomacy
The Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology will facilitate strategic partnerships to develop and regulate innovative tech.
Artificial Intelligence
National Science Foundation Spearheads New Funding to Improve Diversity in AI Workforce
In collaboration with six other federal groups, the NSF will focus on expanding minority-serving university offerings in artificial intelligence and machine learning education.
Artificial Intelligence
Portman Optimistic His Bipartisan Cyber Work Will ‘Carry On’ After Retirement
The tech advocate noted agencies still need good cyber hygiene and anticipates AI to be at the top of the Congressional tech policy agenda.
Emerging Tech
Quantum Tech's Path to Commercialization Will Be a 2023 NIST Priority
The National Institute of Standards and Technology spearheaded applied quantum research in 2022, and looks to further stand up the growing industry in the coming year.
Policy
State Department Seeks Private Sector Collab on Space Infrastructure and Markets
The U.S. government is continuing its regulatory efforts of outer space’s emerging usages.
Modernization
Commerce Announces Over $18M in Digital Education Funding
The Biden administration allocated millions to help further technology access and digital literacy skills within five universities.
Emerging Tech
EVs, Building Emissions Among Biden’s Sustainable Energy Priorities
Public and private sector leaders discussed the first steps to overhauling the nation’s infrastructure in pursuit of a sustainable future.
Policy
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Money Laundering via Cryptocurrency Companies
The new legislation would apply existing financial regulations to digital asset wallets.
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.
Emerging Tech
Historic Fusion Ignition Promises Innovation in Clean Energy, National Security
The breakthrough fusion experiment conducted last week at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory stands to change the U.S.’ national security posture and sustainable energy development.
Policy
White House Announces $1.2B Effort to Improve Access to STEMM Education
The large-scale partnership will work to build a stronger American science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine education system.
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