Digital Government
State Department's Plan to Use $500M CHIPS Funding to Bolster the Supply Chain
The State Department is using its CHIPS funding to foster relations with allies, strengthen supply chains and build a robust semiconductor ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence
Officials Warn of 'Power' and 'Failure' of Imagination in AI Regulation
The U.S. should work with allies to continue to innovate in AI capabilities while agreeing on common use cases, administration officials say.
Digital Government
6 Major Multibillion Dollar Tech Procurements to Watch in 2023
Contracts range in potential estimated value from $5 billion to $100 billion, according to government spending data and Deltek analysis.
Cybersecurity
State Should Evaluate Global Anti-Cybercrime Efforts, GAO Says
A watchdog report said the State Department should take the lead in determining the effectiveness of federal agencies’ partnerships with international allies to combat digital crimes.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Furthers Quantum Research with New International Partnership
The U.S. and the Netherlands are the latest countries to team up in an effort to innovate in the quantum sciences field.
Cybersecurity
Zero Trust Presents 'Doable' Cybersecurity Goals, State Department's CIO Says
To shore up its cyber defenses, State is identifying potential vulnerabilities across its many disparate systems and working to boost its use of multifactor authentication.
Artificial Intelligence
State Department Proposes International Principles for Responsible Military AI
In collaboration with other countries, the U.S. State Department put forth a slew of best practices when incorporating artificial intelligence into defense operations.
Cybersecurity
US and UK Join Forces to Sanction Russian Hackers
Members of cybercrime group Trickbot, which favors deploying ransomware on critical infrastructure, were handed sanctions in the first-of-its-kind collaboration between U.S. and U.K. agencies.
Policy
US Cyber Diplomat Calls for Bolstering American Advantage in Global Tech Policy
The head of the State Department’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy said that a more prominent U.S. focus on tech policy necessitates greater international engagement.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Officially Leads the Freedom Online Coalition for the First Time
The U.S. will helm the chairship position at the Freedom Online Coalition, focusing on promoting digital liberties and enforcing AI standards and safeguards.
Policy
US and UK Hold First Comprehensive Dialogue on Technology and Data
The nations identified items around data; critical and emerging technologies; and secure and resilient digital infrastructure to address in 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Digital Government
State Department unveils $10B enterprise IT services solicitation
The contract known as "Evolve" seeks technology modernization services in support of diplomatic goals.
Cybersecurity
NATO Allies Double Down on Cybersecurity in Warfighting Ops
U.S. and Italian officials convened the 2022 Cyber Defence Pledge Conference, focused on supporting Ukraine and investing in new technology for all member nations.
Emerging Tech
US and Switzerland Enter Quantum Partnership
The State Department confirmed U.S. participation in another bilateral partnership focused on technological innovation.
Policy
U.S. Imposes Semiconductor and Aviation Tech Sanctions on Russia
The sanctions follow international concern over unmanned aerial vehicles tech found amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Policy
US Focused on ‘Interoperable’ over Identical in Transatlantic Tech Framework
Officials at the State Department intend to reduce regulatory differences to promote market access and national security within both the EU and U.S.
Emerging Tech
Aligning With Allies on Tech Innovation is Critical to National Security, Top Diplomat Says
During a Hoover Institution event, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called working to establish global technology standards “a part of our national interest and our strength around the world.”
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