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David Turk, deputy secretary of the Department of Energy, testifies during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on federal electric vehicle incentives on Jan. 11, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

Deputy Energy secretary sees role in counteracting AI industry’s ‘profit motive’

As national labs invest in next-generation AI research, David Turk explains how the government fits into the AI age.

Oct 8, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

The NASA logo is seen at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 7, 2022. (Photo by Stefani Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

IBM, NASA, Oak Ridge National Lab announce open-source AI model for weather, climate

The model trained on 40 years of data could be used to create more targeted forecasts and predict severe storms, IBM said Monday.

Sep 23, 2024 By Madison Alder

The Department of Energy building in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP via Getty Images)

Energy Department’s AI R&D work gets a boost in bipartisan House bill

AI-specific work that leverages DOE’s supercomputing capabilities and research infrastructure would be codified under the legislation.

Sep 23, 2024 By Matt Bracken

DOE CIO Ann Dunkin on how zero-trust architectures are strengthening cybersecurity

Ann Dunkin | CIO | Dept. of Energy

Sep 17, 2024 By Scoop News Group

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

White House pushes AI infrastructure following meeting with tech CEOs

Plans to launch a task force on data center infrastructure were revealed after a White House meeting that included the CEOs of OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia and others.

Sep 13, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 28 2022 — A sign outside the Department of Energy building on Independence Ave SW. (Image credit: John Hewitt Jones)

New DOE investments boost next-generation batteries, storage tech

The $125 million funding awards are meant to help develop battery technologies that use more abundant materials.

Sep 3, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

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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

A view of an electric vehicle charger with cord at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, Calif., on April 5, 2023. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

Federal government making progress toward EV public charger goal

The Energy Department said that the number of public charging ports has doubled since the beginning of the Biden administration.

Aug 27, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

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TMF funds enhancements in nuclear and AI safety; Federal initiatives strengthen child online protection

New TMF investments support AI Safety Institute, upgrades to nuclear emergency response; White House touts federal action to protect children online

Jul 24, 2024 By FedScoop Staff

NIST Director Laurie Locascio testifies during a House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing on May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

New TMF investments support AI Safety Institute, upgrades to nuclear emergency response

The Departments of Energy and Commerce receive a combined $13.8 million from the funding vehicle.

Jul 23, 2024 By Caroline Nihill Madison Alder