Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., before a hearing on June 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Bipartisan Senate bill calls on NSF to boost AI and quantum education The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 from Sens. Moran and Cantwell tasks the National Science Foundation with supporting emerging tech outreach programs. May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
Ann Dunkin delivers a keynote at FedTalks 2023. (FedScoop) Energy Department looking to make ‘broad bets’ for furthering quantum research and development CIO Ann Dunkin said DOE is looking to innovate quantum technologies through both internal and external R&D. Dec 5, 2023 By Caroline Nihill
(Getty Images) House Science panel advances National Quantum Initiative reauthorization The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed the legislation Wednesday. It goes next to the full chamber. Nov 30, 2023 By Madison Alder
Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., and Frank Lucas, R-Okla., testify during a hearing before the House Committee on Rules in July 2023. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to reauthorize National Quantum Initiative Act The House bill would reauthorize a law aimed at bolstering quantum research after it expired Sept. 30. Nov 3, 2023 By Madison Alder
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg holds the NATO Innovation Fund Letter of Commitment (NATO photo) New $1B NATO innovation fund will back wide range of emerging tech The fund is intended to make long-term investments in startups and other entities developing emerging technologies that the alliance is interested in. Jun 30, 2022 By Jon Harper