NIST seeks organization to stand up institute focused on AI to boost manufacturing
The new AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute is expected to receive up to $70 million in funding over five years.
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Biden administration says regional tech hub program will aid federal research targets
The Commerce Department’s Tech Hubs program could lead to the development of tools eventually bought by the federal government, officials said.
Bipartisan Senate bill wants Commerce secretary to raise awareness of AI jobs
The legislation from Sens. Todd Young and Brian Schatz aims to expand outreach for AI government jobs and promote opportunities with the technology.
Bipartisan Senate bill calls on Commerce to lead AI push with small businesses
Legislation from Sens. Cantwell and Moran tasks Commerce and SBA with the creation of AI training resources for small businesses in underserved communities.
New Commerce strategy document points to the difficult science of AI safety
The Biden administration seeks international coordination on critical AI safety challenges.
Commerce opens comments on regulating certain influential AI models
Dual-use foundation models, with open model weights, present particular risks.
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Raimondo announces picks for U.S. AI Safety Institute’s director, CTO
National Economic Council adviser Elizabeth Kelly will lead NIST’s new AI group, while Elham Tabassi is on board as chief technology officer.
OPM, Cisco and ThunderCat Technology lead the charge in modernizing tech for hybrid work
From consolidating disparate productivity tools to redefining hiring strategies, government and industry leaders provide a compelling narrative of innovation and adaptation.
Federal officials state their case for continued telework during House Oversight hearing
Representatives from Commerce, HHS, SSA and USAID say in-person work is rising, but telework is needed to compete for top talent and pull from a broadened candidate…
Commerce Dept. and ThunderCat on fostering a hybrid work environment
Tech leaders André Mendes and Kurt Steege discuss infrastructure modernization, remote work adaptation, and security priorities.