Artificial Intelligence
Sandia labs to undertake $5B construction effort over next decade
Sandia National Laboratories is growing its physical infrastructure to help advance its core national security research efforts, notably radiation environment testing and power source capabilities.
Companies announce billions in investments to support emerging tech
The new corporate investments pledged to U.S. manufacturing aim to support the country’s growing artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem, among others.
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Salt Typhoon hacks to influence final round of DARPA’s AI-cyber competition
This summer, seven teams will compete to craft a best-case model that uses AI to detect and fix open-source vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Recently discovered Chinese telecom hacks will help shape the final round, a top DARPA official said.
Forthcoming NIST profile to address growing AI-cyber challenges
The Cyber AI Profile, currently in development, could help firms better prepare for hackers that use AI tools to enhance their cyberattacks, a top NIST official said at the RSAC Conference.
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NVIDIA announces plans for fully US-manufactured AI supercomputers
The computer manufacturing company announced a new industry-wide effort to spearhead domestic semiconductor production, as the administration hails it as part of the broader “Trump effect” on industry.
Experts suggest AI could address FOIA backlogs, even as public records staff are terminated
The number of FOIA requests filed in fiscal year 2024 surpassed 1.5 million, which represented a 25% increase from FY 2023.
Energy selects 16 sites for AI data center construction, new energy development
The Department of Energy identified 16 locations on its own land to build the new infrastructure.
Three ways agencies can prepare before AI costs skyrocket
These three steps might save you some heartburn.
Partnership for Public Service launches AI Center for Government
The good-government nonprofit said the center will focus on developing AI leaders, building talent and allowing agencies at all levels of government to share information and best practices.
GSA to ‘quadruple' in size to centralize procurement across the government
The head of GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service told employees at a Thursday meeting that the agency will “do about $400 billion” in procurement management under this effort.
CISA's chief AI officer resigned last month
The departure of Lisa Einstein at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency raises questions about the future of artificial intelligence within the agency.
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