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Assistant to the President for Science and Technology and Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy, White House Arati Prabhakar during the Summit for Democracy at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 30, 2023. (Oliver Contreras/U.S. Department of State)

White House science chief calls for boosting ‘modest’ federal AI R&D spending

The federal government is getting repeated calls to ramp up its AI spending, citing national security concerns and a technological arms race with adversaries.

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News about preserving the nation’s coastlines and the oceans they lead to

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USDA prioritizing research into climate change, data infrastructure, nutritional equity

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Former Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg speaks to supporters as he announces the suspension of his campaign and his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for president in New York Wednesday , March 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Defense Secretary Austin looks to Michael Bloomberg for advice on innovation

In today’s Federal Newscast: The defense secretary looks to Michael Bloomberg for advice on innovation. Lawmakers express concern over the mental health…

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White House: Top scientist resigns over treatment of staff

President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence…

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Artificial intelligence can do really dumb things with personal information

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The Office of Science and Technology Policy is asking the public to weigh-in on the development of biometric principals. For what’s at stake, Federal Drive with Tom Temin talked with attorney Duane Pozza.

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