research and development
Trump budget touts funding for AI and quantum but proposes slashing federal R&D by $13.8B
Within the White House fiscal 2021 proposal is funding for various "industries of the future" like $25 million to build the "national quantum internet."
Army wants tech than can identify people through walls
An RFI adds some new elements to the old dream of X-ray vision.
The ‘silver lining’ in the fallout between Google and Project Maven
The tech industry was slow to accept that artificial intelligence is a dual-use technology with military applications, but the controversy over Project Maven changed the conversation, says a prominent entrepreneur.
VA launches institute to work on AI for veterans programs
The institute, led by director Gil Alterovitz, will "prioritize and realize" AI research and development on behalf of veterans.
DOD establishing a director role to lead 5G development
The position will oversee a new Pentagon initiative to support 5G development.
Senators introduce bipartisan national AI strategy
The Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act would invest $2.2 billion over five years and charge several agencies with focusing on the technology.
