Scientists around the world are racing to advance the field of quantum computing, and being the first country to make a new discovery could be a geopolitical benefit.
The grants will go toward states’ innovative strategies to improve public safety and transportation efficiency on the nation’s most congested roadways.
The ConnectALL Deployment Program seeks to expand low-cost, reliable, high-speed internet to businesses and homes in areas without dependable broadband options.
The system, called BEACON, utilizes AI to capture, prioritize, deliver and translate public safety information from officials, then creates voice broadcast updates and advisories in multiple languages and localizes this content based on geography.
Meta's move into nuclear power reflects both the massive energy requirements of AI development and the tech industry's growing role in shaping America's energy infrastructure.
The partnership aims to enhance national security research capabilities while creating new jobs and strengthening Michigan's position in the growing AI ecosystem.