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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

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

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 07: The exterior of the White House from the North Lawn on August 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)

OSTP unveils implementation dates for federal agency public access policies for R&D

The report to Congress outlines different agency efforts for open access to federally funded research.

Jun 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listens as Arati Prabhakar (R), the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy speaks during a meeting on Artificial Intelligence in her ceremonial office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. Harris hosted the meeting to discuss AI with civil rights leaders and consumer protection experts. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Lack of federal R&D support challenges AI innovation, White House official warns

OSTP’s Arati Prabhakar said funding for national labs and other federal institutions needs to be better for the government to meet its AI goals.

Jun 13, 2024 By Caroline Nihill Rebecca Heilweil

MITRE announces AI sandbox for federal agency use

The nonprofit operator of federally funded research and development centers for agencies said the tool will be operational by the end of 2024.

May 7, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

National Institute of Standards and Technology lab image — National Institute of Standards and Technology

White House report outlines R&D infrastructure pitfalls, emphasizes need for funding

Old and inadequate facilities that require fresh funding threaten the nation’s competitiveness for research and development, per the report.

May 3, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

U.S. is leading the way in R&D, but tech workforce development is still a concern for federal officials

White House, National Science Foundation and National Science Board officials tout research and development findings from the new State of U.S. Science and Engineering report, while also…

Mar 14, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Congress presses White House on timeline for research security requirement

The Office of Science and Technology Policy is “re-vectoring” its approach to upcoming guidance on securing the nation’s science and technology research and development following comment period.

Feb 20, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Senate Committee Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks during a hearing at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 9, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

First crack at comprehensive AI legislation coming early 2024 from Senate Commerce Chair Cantwell

Sources tell FedScoop that the Washington Democrat will introduce a series of bipartisan bills related to artificial intelligence issues in the coming weeks.

Jan 11, 2024 By Nihal Krishan

WASHINGTON, DC – JAN. 20: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the United States Conference of Mayors 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Commerce picks 31 tech innovation hubs eligible for $500M in federal funding

The tech hubs are in cities from Baltimore, Maryland, to Birmingham, Alabama, and beyond, with a focus on semiconductors, biotechnology, artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

Oct 23, 2023 By Nihal Krishan