Commerce names five new leaders for CHIPS research and development office
Lora Weiss becomes director of the office, which is focused on making U.S. semiconductor manufacturers more competitive.
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Commerce launches first phase of $500 million Tech Hubs grant program
Applicants have until August 15 to submit proposals for consideration as part of the public-private investment program.
Commerce has reaped benefits from network consolidation, says CIO Andre Mendes
The IT leader says moving connections across the department to NOAA’s N-Wave network has achieved major operational efficiencies.
NIST issues new draft guidance on handling sensitive information
The Commerce bureau is seeking public comments on the draft guidelines by July 14.
Commerce to launch CHIPS Act tech hubs this summer: Gina Raimondo
The Tech Hubs program, which was enacted as part of the CHIPS Act, seeks to build and support new R&D capacity across the U.S.
Census Bureau spent $5.9B on IT contracts for 2020 survey
The U.S. Census Bureau spent about $5.9 billion on IT contracts to help prepare the agency’s systems and technology for the 2020 census survey, according to a…
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White House science policy chief: NIST framework and AI ‘Bill of Rights’ are complementary
Alondra Nelson says NIST and the Biden administration cooperated closely on the creation of both documents.
NIST launches voluntary risk management framework for AI
The document sets out four key functions that the Commerce Department agency says are crucial for building responsible AI systems.
Biden administration launches Africa digital transformation initiative
It will provide the continent with $350million to expand digital access and literacy as well as $450 million in loan financing.
Kiran Ahuja: OPM working to address ‘true angst’ over federal IT hiring inequities
The Office of Personnel Management director says her agency is launching a governmentwide pay band for federal cyber and IT staff and will set up a new…