NSF Launches Four New Research Security Training Modules
National Science Foundation launches four new interactive online research security training modules.
CRA Government Affairs
NSF Launches Pilot of NAIRR Program to “Democratize the Future of AI”
NSF announced the the launch of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program to “democratize the future of AI.”
CRA Statement on the Introducing of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6213)
CRA Statement Endorsing the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6213).
Biden Administration Releases Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
The Biden administration released an executive order on artificial intelligence on October 30th, setting new privacy, anti-discrimination, and safety standards for AI throughout the executive branch, while also seeking to accelerate innovation and bolster the AI workforce.
Recent Advances in AI Only Possible Because of Decades of Federal Investments in Fundamental Research, Experts Across Academia, Government, and Industry Tell Congress
On Thursday October 26th, the Task Force on American Innovation (TFAI), an alliance of American high tech companies and businesses, research university associations, and scientific societies, held two events in Congress to “deconstruct” artificial intelligence and demonstrate how the decades long federal research investment which has powered in the latest advances in the AI fields. The briefings were titled, “Federally Funded Research and the Advent of Artificial Intelligence: A TFAI Deconstructing Event.”
Current State of Artificial Intelligence Legislation & Where Research Fits into It All
A review of several notable efforts around AI that are happening in Congress and how they could possibly impact the computing and IT research communities.
Biden Administration Releases R&D Priorities Memo for Next Year’s Budget Request
The Biden Administration released a memo to the Federal research agencies outlining their research and development priorities for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
House Defense Policy Legislation Contains Proposed Onerous Reporting Requirements for Scientists Performing Defense Research
An onerous amendment on research security was included in the House’s version of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
Congressional Hearing Asks Tough & Important Questions About Artificial Intelligence
On June 22 the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology held a hearing on Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Innovation Towards the National Interest to discuss different ways the federal government can utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a, “trustworthy and beneficial manner for all Americans.”
NSF Releases Guidelines for Research Security Analytics Practices
The National Science Foundation released their long-anticipated guidelines covering their internal guidance for research security data-related practices.
