Quick Hits

*** General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic told investors the company’s IT hardware business continues to feel the semiconductor supply chain pinch that she referenced as a headwind back in the summer. Washington Technology has more on this story.

*** A foundation in open data laid the groundwork for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's artificial intelligence efforts, according to an agency tech official. GCN has the story of USPTO's data journey.