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Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla. sit at a dark wooden table with microphones and papers atop it in a House hearing room. — Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla., testify during a hearing before the House Committee on Rules in July 2023. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Legislation to codify NAIRR, authorize safety body among nine AI bills passed by House panel

Several of the bills have counterpart or similar measures moving forward in the Senate.

16 hours ago By Madison Alder

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NSF announces $75 million to create five biofoundries at research institutions

The new biofoundries will focus on advancing biology and biotechnology and are aimed at democratizing access to research infrastructure.

Aug 28, 2024 By Madison Alder

Rep. Vince Fong, R-Calif., stands with his wife Amanda Boschma before Speaker of the House Mike Johnson arrives for a ceremonial swearing-in on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. Fong was officially sworn-in on the House floor, beginning his time in office after replacing former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy for the remainder of his term. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Bipartisan House bill looks to bolster AI education with NSF scholarships

The legislation seeks to boost the studying of AI in agriculture, education and advanced manufacturing.

Aug 26, 2024 By Matt Bracken

National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan testifies during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 4, 2023. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

Bipartisan House bill aims to diversity talent in AI research and development

The Expanding AI Voices Act would have the National Science Foundation award minority-serving institutions with funds to expand AI-related research efforts.

Aug 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Aerial view of the University of Texas at Austin at sunset. — The University of Texas at Austin campus. (Getty Images)

National Science Foundation breaks ground on computing facility in Texas

The Leadership-Class Computing Facility is expected to be operational in 2026 and will house a supercomputer that’s expected to improve simulation and AI research.

Jul 11, 2024 By Madison Alder

The White House is pictured on the night of Nov. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C. (Yuri Gripas / AFP via Getty Images)

With its expiration date looming, the CDO Council waits on missing White House guidance

OMB has yet to release guidance on how agencies should implement an open government data law.

Jun 28, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

NSF announces new AI investments aimed at diversifying research community

The seven new AI research project awards are part of the National Science Foundation’s ExpandAI program.

Jun 25, 2024 By Madison Alder

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How AI and the cloud are accelerating scientific discoveries. Will government be ready?

New AI-enabled platforms promise to revolutionize scientific and governmental research — and unleash new considerations for federal agencies, says a new report.

Jun 13, 2024 By Scoop News Group

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 NSF to boost AI and quantum education

The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 from Sens. Moran and Cantwell tasks the National Science Foundation with supporting emerging tech outreach programs.

May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

‘Devastating’ NSF funding cuts present a ‘national security issue,’ officials tell House panel

The director of the National Science Foundation and chair emeritus of the National Science Board emphasized the need for funding in the wake of appropriations cuts.

May 17, 2024 By Madison Alder