NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration have created the Wildland Fire Airspace Operations research transition team to seek wide-ranging and more effective drone technologies to fight and prevent wildfires. The team will explore ways by which government agencies and private companies can integrate uncrewed aircraft vehicles in future wildfire operations. According to NASA, improving unmanned […]
A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would mandate federal agencies to prioritize private sector collaboration to ensure the U.S. remains on top of technological advancements. On Thursday, Sens. Todd Young, R-Ind., Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., filed the Future of AI Innovation Act, which they said would help […]
A Federal Aviation Administration notice posted in the Federal Register on Wednesday advised that the agency will no longer authorize the launch of a spacecraft with a reentry vehicle payload unless its return to Earth has been licensed. Henceforth, the FAA will check for a reentry permit under its standard payload review of a spacecraft […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have released new guidance in a collaborative effort to safeguard the U.S. election infrastructure. Titled “Securing Election Infrastructure Against the Tactics of Foreign Malign Influence Operations,” the resource aims to equip election stakeholders with the knowledge to combat […]
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has announced the addition of new members to the executive leadership team of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute. The newly appointed officials – Paul Christiano, Adam Russell, Mara Campbell, Rob Reich and Mark Latonero – will supplement the existing leadership helmed by AISI Director Elizabeth Kelly and Chief Technology […]
The Oak Ridge National Laboratory and quantum computing firm IonQ will be exploring the use of quantum technology to advance power grid technologies. Under the collaboration, the two organizations will help businesses develop practical quantum hybrid applications that use classical and quantum resources. The quantum computing company will be working under the GRID-Q project, the […]
The United States is partnering with a leading technology firm to revitalize semiconductor production in Texas. On Monday, the Department of Commerce announced a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms with Samsung Electronics, offering up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry. The South Korean […]
Dignari announced that it has secured a position on a potential five-year, $450 million Customs and Border Protection multi-award blanket purchase agreement to provide enterprise services in support of agency mission requirements. With the BPA, the CBP can access a professional services suite for enhanced decision-making, including portfolio, program and project management; business intelligence and […]
The Argonne National Laboratory and Japan’s RIKEN research institute have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on advancements in artificial intelligence for scientific applications. During a virtual event, Argonne President Paul Kearns and RIKEN President Makoto Gonokami signed the agreement, signifying shared interests in developing and assessing new computing system software and science and […]
EProcurement Services has secured a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration for its Commercial Platforms Program, which aims to modernize federal procurement by utilizing commercial e-commerce platforms. EPS’ participation in the CPP will support the GSA’s goals of streamlining purchasing and reducing costs for government agencies. A key factor in ePS’ selection was its […]
