Office of Science and Technology Poilcy Archives

Michael Kratsios, Donald Trump — President Donald Trump, joined by Michael Kratsios, signs a presidential memo for continued testing of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)-drones, at his Oval Office desk Oct. 25, 2017. (White House / Shealah Craighead)

Trump sends Kratsios’s OSTP nomination to Senate

The former chief technology officer is officially Trump’s nominee to lead the White House’s science and technology arm.

Jan 22, 2025 By Madison Alder

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 13, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Senate bill to create NSF-awarded AI challenges gets House companion

Legislation from Reps. Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu would award millions to technologists who leverage AI to solve sector-specific problems.

Oct 9, 2024 By Matt Bracken

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 11: Arati Prabhakar (R), the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, arrives to a classified all-Senate briefing on Artificial Intelligence at the U.S. Capitol Building on July 11, 2023 in Washington, DC. Briefers included members from the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

White House science and tech report highlights R&D budget challenges

OSTP Director Arati Prabhakar followed the report’s release by reiterating her concerns about federal research and development funding.

Oct 9, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

OSTP, GAO still differ on informing agencies of implementing status on AI

The Office of Science and Technology Policy disagreed with the watchdog’s recommendation that it should inform agencies about their status as implementing agencies with regulatory authority.

Aug 22, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

White House touts federal action to protect children online

The Office of Science and Technology Policy highlighted efforts from federal agencies to support child online safety and privacy.

Jul 22, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

White House announces nearly $100 million in pledges to boost emerging tech workforce

The Office of Science and Technology Policy also teased next steps for upskilling staff and recruiting talent.

Jul 18, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

White House advisers push for expanded Pathways Program to fill agency STEM gaps

Members of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology voted in favor of recommendations to strengthen an OPM program targeting early-career talent.

Jul 18, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Arati Prabhakar attends the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton on May 01, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

White House to require increased cybersecurity protocols for R&D institutions

The Office of Science and Technology Policy said federal research agencies must certify proper security requirements for covered institutions, including in higher education.

Jul 11, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

A view of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 23, 2022. (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

OSTP unveils national STEMM strategy centered on improving workforce diversity and opportunities

White House officials said their 2050 cross-sector plan is aimed at bolstering competitiveness and diversifying the science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine fields.

May 1, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Department of Justice, DOJ — (Shane T. McCoy / U.S. Marshals / Flickr)

DOJ seeks public input on AI use in criminal justice system

The department’s research, development and evaluation arm will use the information as it puts together a report on AI in the criminal justice system due later this…

Apr 24, 2024 By Madison Alder