Digital Government
NIH Aims to Boost Diversity and Inclusion Within Its Biomedical Workforce
The agency said the changes, which are part of a larger plan to combat structural racism in biomedical research, are “long overdue.”
Artificial Intelligence
Senate Puts China in Crosshairs With Passage of Innovation and Competition Act
The legislation is long and its details remain murky—but here’s what we know.
Emerging Tech
NSF, Tech Companies Partner to Create Post-5G Wireless Systems
They intend to promote the development of resilient and intelligent next-gen networks.
Ideas
Study Shows AI-generated Fake Reports Fool Experts
Misinformation within communities of expertise has the potential for scary outcomes such as delivering incorrect medical advice to doctors and patients.
Emerging Tech
Biden’s R&D Budget Proposals Look to the Future Not the Now, Experts Say
The request includes spending that could considerably impact America’s scientific enterprise—and stakeholders are feeling cautiously optimistic.
Artificial Intelligence
Army, University of Maryland Enter Cooperative Artificial Intelligence Partnership
The joint effort will aim to advance multiple projects focused on AI, autonomy, and modeling and simulation.
Digital Government
Biden’s Pentagon Budget Request Focuses on R&D, Forward-Leaning Investments
But getting Congress on board with plans to divest in legacy platforms to fund new capabilities will be a challenge.
Ideas
Fast Computers, 5G Networks and Radar that Passes through Walls Are Bringing 'X-ray Vision' Closer to Reality
This emerging technology will make it possible to determine how many occupants are present behind a wall or barrier.
Emerging Tech
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
Digital Government
House Republicans Want China-Focused Bills Moved Through Regular Order
Committee ranking members signed a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to take advantage of the bipartisan support for passing legislation to boost U.S. innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Tweets Fuel Super Accurate Morning Traffic Prediction
Simple personal tweets like “Had a blast at the Pirates game!” or “This fender bender ahead is going to make me late,” can actually provide crucial information.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department to Fund Research into All Forms of Nuclear Matter
The agency has $10 million for projects that blend quantum information science with nuclear physics.
Emerging Tech
NSA, Army Launch ‘Qubit Collaboratory’ to Advance Quantum Information Science
A new broad agency announcement will be open until early 2026.
Emerging Tech
Army Researchers Examine Soldiers’ Brain and Muscle Responses to Smart ‘ExoBoot’
One of the end goals is to cut down on training time soldiers need to get acclimated with assistive, wearable technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Consider the National Science Foundation’s Future
Federal leaders made their cases for increased funding into research and continued focus on technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Digital Government
Biden Again Pitches Expanded Federal Research Investments to Keep U.S. Competitive
“China and other countries are closing in fast,” the president said during his first Congressional address.
Emerging Tech
Coast Guard Wants Better User Experience for Communications Tech Used on Ships
The Coast Guard is proposing a cooperative research and development agreement to test alternative equipment or architectures that might improve mobile network connectivity.
Artificial Intelligence
General Motors Licenses Neural Network Tech from National Lab
The artificial intelligence-driven system can design thousands of networks in hours instead of years.
Artificial Intelligence
Study Shines a Light on Big Tech’s AI Investments
The study was based on research papers from Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, IBM and Microsoft.
Emerging Tech