Policy
US deploys tech diplomacy to cultivate leadership in emerging fields
The Biden administration’s latest foreign policy pillar prioritizes uniform standards on critical technologies within ally nations.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Research Lab Tests Tech That Blasts Drones Down With Microwaves
The lab is testing this new technology to combat swarms of drones and to be able to do so from a greater distance than existing counter-drone technologies.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Invests $26 Million to Support Clean Electric Grid
The funding will be spread across eight projects in 13 states and U.S. territories.
Emerging Tech
Energy Eyes Industry Partnerships to Further Biofuel Development
The Biden administration has placed emphasis on domestic biomanufacturing, and Energy engineers hope to spur cellulosic material-based biofuel development.
Digital Government
First National Standards Strategy Aims to Keep U.S. Competitive in Emerging Tech
Unveiled Thursday, the strategy promotes private sector and international collaboration with federal officials as emerging technologies continue to advance.
Emerging Tech
Launch of First 3D-Printed Rocket Included Innovative NASA Alloy
The alloy could be used in future missions to the moon and Mars and can withstand high temperatures while reducing the weight and cost of components.
Emerging Tech
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.
Emerging Tech
NASA Makes 6 Awards to Help Advance Air and Space Exploration
The concepts include quantum radar technology and using bacteria to make on-demand drugs in space.
Policy
Paradigm Shift: Recruiting for Lifelong Careers or Public Service Stints
Both long- and short-term public servants can be beneficial for the government in technology and beyond.
Digital Government
DHS and South Korea Sign Agreement for Emerging Tech Collaboration
The memorandum of understanding will help the U.S. and Republic of Korea share information and emerging technology to boost their security capabilities for cyber and other threats.
Artificial Intelligence
From ChatGPT-3.5 to ChatGPT-4: A Quantum Leap in Natural Language Processing and Multimodal Capabilities
New features allow the program to accomplish things that no computer ever could before.
Emerging Tech
Recent Market Volatility Shows Value of Government Funding, DOD Official Says
Despite economic uncertainty, the head of the Pentagon’s office that connects promising tech companies with private capital said they will “continue to advance these technologies and support DOD operations.”
Emerging Tech
Regulation Must Keep Up with Novel Space Technology, Experts Say
Panelists at the Satellite 2023 conference noted that the relationship between government and industry when it comes to space is still a “paradigm from yesteryear.”
Emerging Tech
Innovation Thrives When Governments Embrace Next-Gen Public-Private Partnerships
By rethinking how sectors collaborate and encouraging long-term institutional relationships, communities can get the most out of technology projects, one expert said.
Artificial Intelligence
New AIs Make The Mainstream
Artificial intelligence technology is now moving ahead at warp speed.
Digital Government
VA Announces Winners of $20M Challenge to Prevent Veteran Suicides
The 10 winners of the VA’s Mission Daybreak challenge developed innovative solutions that leveraged technology, artificial intelligence and mobile apps to help reduce the number of veteran suicides.
Artificial Intelligence
Government Considers Whether AI Can Invent Something Patentable
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks public comments on the intersection of artificial intelligence and inventorship.
Artificial Intelligence
NASA Uses AI to Design Mission Hardware
The artificial intelligence-assisted components are lighter and can handle higher structural loads than human-designed components, according to the agency.
Emerging Tech
Energy Launches Foundation to Accelerate Emerging Tech Commercialization
The Energy Department aims to boost investment in commercial energy tech through its first ever agency-related foundation.
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