Emerging Technology
Biden orders federal land to be leased for AI data center development
The executive action will leverage federally protected lands to develop data centers capable of supporting AI software, with a priority on incorporating clean energy sources.
Bipartisan quantum funding bill advances from committee
The Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 will head to the Senate floor as part of a push to continue federal investment into quantum computing research and development.
Microsoft and Atom Computing unveil 24-qubit quantum machine
The companies bet on neutral atoms and logical qubits to enable near-term, hybrid quantum computing.
Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory bring AI to quantum chemistry research
An updated version of Microsoft’s Azure Quantum Elements that combines artificial intelligence and chemistry-specific software tools will be available on Github.
Energy chooses nonprofit for $5B national lab contract
Fermi Forward Discovery Group will manage and operate the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory that focuses on particle physics research.
Commerce shares financial goals for the US quantum industry
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves offered insight into the burgeoning quantum information sciences industry in the U.S., focusing on financing and national security implications.
White House leads public-private commitment to curb AI-based sexually abusive material
Leading private sector companies signed voluntary agreements with the White House to train and monitor their AI models to avoid such misuse.
Microsoft unveils new quantum computing hybrid solution in Azure
Azure Quantum combines cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and logical qubits to bring quantum computing strength to scientific challenges.
The coming quantum revolution and the race against time for national security
Swift action is needed to protect data and harness the power of quantum technologies as the so-called Q-Day looms, writes Vibrint CEO Tom Lash.
Air Force awards quantum encryption SBIR contract
Terra Quantum will research technologies that can create long-range quantum-resistant networks.
GSA seeks green tech to slash federal building emissions
A new sources sought notice targets low-carbon materials, energy retrofits and electrification to meet carbon footprint goals laid out by the Inflation Reduction Act goals.
The rewards and risks of investing in GenAI for proposal development
Companies must weigh multiple factors when deciding how and what to invest in when picking a path forward with generative artificial intelligence for proposal development, writes Bruce Feldman of Lohfeld Consulting Group.
Balancing innovation and safety: Inside NIST’s AI Safety Institute
The institute's director Elizabeth Kelly details efforts to test models and create guidance to encourage responsible artificial intelligence use.
Lawmaker set to introduce bill to standardize AI system testing
The proposed legislation would focus on standardizing how AI systems are tested for fairness and safety, with the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the forefront.
DHS sets its research sights on 8 emerging technologies
The Department of Homeland Security’s Innovation, Research and Development Strategic Plan focuses its investments over the next seven years on AI, cybersecurity, biotech and more.
NSF pitches Congress on the potential of quantum technology
The National Science Foundation made a case for robust congressional funding in emerging tech research following budget cuts to the agency this year.
Is artificial intelligence combat ready?
Serco's machine learning leader Mike Colony explains the potential and challenges of human-machine teaming on the battlefield.
Vibrint, pureLiFi form networking tech partnership
Their collaboration centers around secure light-based connectivity for intelligence agencies that do not use traditional wireless methods inside their secure facilities.
Los Alamos National Lab unveils new supercomputer primed for AI
NVIDIA, Hewlett Packard, and the Department of Energy jointly brought a new supercomputer to the New Mexico lab outfitted for processing large volumes of data.
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