Even with vaccines coming, there could be a push for a hybrid workforce with a mix of in-person and remote employees, federal IT officials told FedScoop.

Concerns of being outcompeted by China saw the White House push for doubled funding and trustworthy principles.

The countries will prioritize areas like interdisciplinary research and intelligent systems and coordinate collaboration among their AI experts.

The agency has flagged eight new thematic areas where AI research is needed.

The money was authorized by the National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018, as well as investment from industry and academia.

In a new report, key members of Congress continue to push the need for more, and smarter, AI research and development funding.