Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon’s outgoing AI chief warns Congress on safety, accuracy risks of the emerging tech
Craig Martell, the DOD’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, warned that ensuring the accuracy and value of large language models will be the “biggest charge” for his successor.
Artificial Intelligence
UN approves resolution on AI safety and advancement
In an effort spearheaded by the U.S., a coalition of 193 countries — including China — have agreed to pursue the promising potential of artificial intelligence systems while mitigating their risks.
People
NIST taps Kevin Stine to lead its IT lab
The Information Technology Laboratory has been at the heart of many of NIST’s landmark technology publications.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS unveils new AI roadmap
The plan for artificial intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security comes alongside three new AI pilot programs, with aims to both harness the benefits and monitor emerging risks of the technology.
People
State selects 4 new Science Envoys
Four U.S. scientists and researchers will work in the State Department’s Science Envoy Program.
Emerging Tech
NSF Report shows US-China AI rivalry sharpening
The National Science Foundation’s State of U.S. Science and Engineering documents Chinese leadership in AI patents, and U.S. leadership says workforce is the solution.
Artificial Intelligence
Hickenlooper engages experts to develop AI safety legislation
Industry experts and other stakeholders are among entities who received a questionnaire from the Colorado Democrat that aims to inform the development of AI safety auditing policy.
Digital Government
US, EU recommend protections for human rights defenders online
The U.S. State Department and the European Union released an approach for protecting human rights defenders from online attacks.
Emerging Tech
House Science chairman looks to pass quantum bill
Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla., highlighted the importance of National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act passage and steady funding for federal research agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
Regulators should consider 3 factors for AI safety, former national cyber director says
During a meeting focused on safety considerations of the emerging technology, former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis advocated for a holistic approach to artificial intelligence.
Emerging Tech
NSF announces $40 million for AI-powered protein design applications
The National Science Foundation wants researchers across disciplines to develop applications for artificial intelligence that boost researchers’ advancements in protein design.
Emerging Tech
Warner, Blackburn team up to reestablish U.S. leadership in international tech standards
New bipartisan legislation would ask NIST to help the U.S. establish a stronger international presence in setting emerging technology standards.
Artificial Intelligence
Congressional Black Caucus launches AI Policy Series spotlighting discrimination
The new series of discussions hosted by the House’s Congressional Black Caucus will focus on ensuring AI systems are working for, not against, Black communities.
Artificial Intelligence
IBM calls for stricter regulatory posture on deepfakes
The multinational tech company supported legislation that outlaws synthetic AI-generated content
Emerging Tech
US signs on to international principles for 6G
In conjunction with nine other countries, the U.S. released six new principles intended to guide a global 6G wireless connectivity adoption.
Policy
Chip manufacturers operational by 2030 will get priority in Commerce funding, secretary says
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the agency intends to “maximize our impact in this decade.”
People
DOJ names its first chief AI officer
The new role is intended to focus on building a tech-ready workforce and interagency cooperation.
Artificial Intelligence
US has shared AI security interests with ‘every country around the world,’ State official says
Seth Center, the State Department’s deputy envoy for critical and emerging technology, broke down the U.S. diplomatic approach to cultivating cohesive regulatory approaches.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST inks partnership to put safety at the intersection of AI and genetic research
A new partnership between NIST and the Engineering Biology Research Consortium looks to secure biotechnologies from being exploited by powerful AI systems.
Artificial Intelligence
NTIA explores the benefits and risks of open-weight AI models
A new request for information issued by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration will inform regulatory policy on open-weight models.
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