Beijing bans Chinese companies from using Micron chips in critical infrastructureThe move comes after the US tightened restrictions on semiconductor exports to the country.By I. Bonifacic, 16 hours ago
UK competition watchdog opens review into AI modelsIt comes just as the White House confirmed its own AI supervisions.By S. Fielding, 05.04.2023
The White House is examining how companies use AI to monitor workersThe company is soliciting input from workers, advocacy groups and researchers.By I. Bonifacic, 05.02.2023
The Environmental Protection Agency proposes stricter vehicle emission rulesBy S. Fielding, 04.12.2023
Biden says it 'remains to be seen' if AI is dangerousThe president has met with advisors to discuss the 'risks and opportunities' of AI.By M. Moon, 04.05.2023
Biden administration bans federal agencies from using commercial spywareThe order is likely to affect known government spyware makers like NSO Group. By I. Bonifacic, 03.28.2023
Proposed EPA drinking water standard would restrict cancer-causing ‘forever chemicals’The guidelines would require water utilities to monitor for six PFAS. By I. Bonifacic, 03.15.2023
Public internet advocate Gigi Sohn withdraws from FCC considerationSohn's nomination was mired in political and industry opposition.By I. Bonifacic, 03.08.2023
Biden administration bars CHIPS Act funding recipients from expanding in ChinaChipmakers will also need to provide affordable childcare to workers.By I. Bonifacic, 03.05.2023
The White House’s $39 billion chip-making giveaway starts today Applications for the program's first funding opportunities will be accepted starting on March 31st.By S. Buckley, 03.01.2023
US, Netherlands and Japan reportedly agree to limit China's access to chipmaking equipmentThe deal would put export controls on lithography systems made by ASML and Nikon.By I. Bonifacic, 01.29.2023
Big Tech critic Tim Wu is leaving the White HouseWu joined the National Economic Council in 2021.By I. Bonifacic, 01.01.2023
The White House has restarted its free Covid test by mail programThe offer was previously paused on account of being too successful.By A. Tarantola, 12.16.2022
The Biden administration is reportedly drafting an executive order to streamline space rulesThe president could sign the order by early next year.By I. Bonifacic, 12.11.2022
Biden signs bill that lets domestic violence survivors remove abusers from phone plansCarriers will have to grant requests for separate phone lines without charging a fee.By M. Moon, 12.08.2022
Biden admin awards $2.8 billion to ramp up US EV battery productionIf we want more EVs, we'll need more batteries made domestically.By D. Hardawar, 10.20.2022
US set to impose more trade restrictions on Chinese AI and supercomputer companiesIt aims to prevent China's military from building more advanced weapons.By S. Dent, 10.04.2022
President Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act to limit climate changeThe law sets aside $369 billion for climate and clean energy programs.By I. Bonifacic, 08.17.2022
Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband fundingThe Commerce Department can’t allocate $42.5 billion in grants until the FCC publishes better coverage data.By I. Bonifacic, 08.15.2022
President Biden signs CHIPS Act to boost semiconductor productionThe measure sets aside $52 billion for domestic chipmakers.By I. Bonifacic, 08.09.2022