Cyberattacks pose active threat to water infrastructure, EPA warns
Agencies call on states to be on high alert; calls threats from Iranian- and Chinese-backed groups ongoing
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Commerce Department releases $8.5 billion for semiconductor manufacturing
Funds planned to support projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon
Transportation Department awards $54 million to tech transit projects
Grants will support smart-community technologies and systems that improve transportation efficiency and safety
UT San Antonio joins organization to make AI technology safer
U.S. Artificial Safety Institute Consortium brings government, university and private researchers together to help develop and deploy trustworthy AI systems
‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake
Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development
Rhode Island creates task force to study state’s use of AI
Executive order also creates a governance program to establish guidelines for implementing AI technology
DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers
Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
Texas appoints members to AI advisory council
Seven-member board will study and monitor how the Lone Star State develops, uses and procures AI technology
Austin to establish AI-use guidelines for city employees
Advisory committee comprised of digital privacy- and AI-focused academics, nonprofits and industry experts to help chart city’s way forward
Rural infrastructure improvements get $773 million boost
Projects will provide high-speed internet, clean water, modern infrastructure and a range of support to rural communities, agricultural producers and small businesses
