Commerce Department Archives

The Department of Commerce building is seen in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 2, 2024. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Commerce proposes new requirements for AI developers, cloud providers

The agency’s Bureau of Industry and Security said in a posting that the rules have critical national security implications.

Sep 9, 2024 By Matt Bracken

AI, circuit board, artificial intelligence — (Getty Images)

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.

Jul 22, 2024 By Madison Alder

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial meeting in Detroit on May 27, 2023. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Jul 2, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, left, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., talk about proposed legislation during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 8, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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.

Jun 21, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., before a hearing on June 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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.

Jun 12, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo speaks on Day 1 of the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1, 2023 in Bletchley, England. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

New Commerce strategy document points to the difficult science of AI safety

The Biden administration seeks international coordination on critical AI safety challenges.

May 21, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Commerce opens comments on regulating certain influential AI models

Dual-use foundation models, with open model weights, present particular risks.

Feb 21, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House on Sept. 6, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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.

Feb 7, 2024 By Matt Bracken

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.

Jan 18, 2024 By Scoop News Group

House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chair Pete Sessions, R-Texas, holds a hearing on telework on Nov. 29, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

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…

Nov 30, 2023 By Matt Bracken