Author: Lily Evans

The administration clearly intends that U.S. AI policy be of the government, by the government, and for the government, not by the people, by the people, and for the people. America's president begins the year with two high-profile opportunities to set policy direction and set out an ambitious vision for the country. It's the traditional State of the Union address and the administration's annual budget request to Congress. When it comes to the major technology policy issues of our time, what we heard from President Biden was less than inspiring. Technology policy was clearly an afterthought in President Biden's State…

Congress, Department of Defense Over the years, the Pentagon has made many overt efforts to support Silicon Valley, with which it has had direct ties going back decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Scarlett Trujillo) WASHINGTON — A new report released today gives the United States a “D” rating for defense modernization. This is a result of the Department of Defense showing little improvement in the transition of innovative equipment from emerging defense technology companies to mass-produced equipment that can be used on the battlefield. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute today released the second annual National Security…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A team of experts at Virginia Tech is looking at ways to move power lines underground to reduce power outages during storms. Joe VanTassel — Assistant Professor Charles E. Via Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering — and his team was recently selected to receive a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to test more efficient ways to safely and cost-effectively bury power lines underground. Ta. Many city and town leaders have already mandated burying power lines. However, according to a Virginia Tech spokesperson, “burying these wires often requires the use…

Illustration: Chris HarnanFive investment experts highlight value strategies, homebuilders, and small-cap opportunities.March 19, 2024, 10:00 AM UTCSign up to receive an email every time a new edition of the Where to Invest series is published. You will receive an email approximately once a month.As a new wave of FOMO takes hold, it may feel like America's mega-cap tech stocks are the only game. Admittedly, it's the hottest topic, and few people want to miss out on Nvidia's profits from its artificial intelligence business. Semiconductor stocks are up about 80% since the beginning of the year, contributing about 30% of the…

Have a nice Tuesday! Listen to my SXSW interview with the FCC Chairman jessica rosenworcel Go here and send your news tips to cristiano.lima@washpost.com.Below: Senators are planning their own secret conferences on TikTok. beginning.EU antitrust chief heralds new era of Big Tech oversightAfter years of negotiations, the European Union's vast competition rulebook is completed. fully effective This month, scrutiny of the biggest companies in the technology industry reached new heights.Broad regulations known as the Digital Markets Act (DMA) have already forced major companies like Apple, Google and Meta to change the product This is to eliminate concerns that it may…

The House-passed bill aimed at forcing China's ByteDance to sell TikTok is just one part of a growing effort to curtail China's technology ties with the United States. When lawmakers were voting on the TikTok bill on March 13, members of the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee were considering three similar bills. We require authorities to identify routers, modems and other telecommunications equipment that may contain technical content from China, to identify telecommunications carriers with Chinese ownership, and to limit the use of drones made by Chinese companies. Mandating the prohibition of Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio), chairman of the House…

Black Tech Tuesdays, a new monthly event series dedicated to promoting diversity and innovation in the local tech industry, kicks off on March 19 with the Black Women in Diversifying Technology panel. Black Tech Tuesdays is a signature initiative of the Blacks In Tech Chattanooga Chapter, designed to provide a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration within the local tech community. Each month, Black Tech Tuesdays offers a dynamic lineup of programs featuring industry experts, thought leaders, and innovators. This month's event launch spotlights the achievements of Black women in technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a…

With U.S. aid to Ukraine stalled by solid Republicans in Congress and Ukraine's counterattack stalled by a strong Russian military, Western powers supporting Kiev are looking for ways to ramp up the war effort. Due to the lack of trained personnel and artillery, attention has turned to drones and artificial intelligence. However, overestimating the role that these technologies can play in an armed conflict risks entrenching the very impasse that Ukraine needs to break. In some ways, it's no surprise that both Russia and Ukraine are focused on digital battlefield intelligence, automated targeting, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Presidents Vladimir Putin…

(Bloomberg) – Investors are in a risk-on mood, buying up stocks in Europe and emerging markets at the expense of the U.S. and tech sectors, according to a new Bank of America survey of fund managers.Most Read Articles on BloombergThe strategists, led by Michael Hartnett, said in a note that participants' allocations to European stocks rose by the most since June 2020, while allocations to emerging market stocks saw the biggest increase since April 2017. Ta. The March survey also supported the financial sector, with new risk-on appetite emerging at the expense of US stocks, technology and consumer discretionary sectors.Fund…

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