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Origami module shown to create load-bearing infrastructure

University of Michigan system utilizes thicker components that can fold into different shapes to create bridges, walls, bus stops, columns and shelters

Keaton Peters

States taking on challenge of Artificial Intelligence legislation

At least 13 states have already enacted laws relating to Artificial Intelligence, and nearly every state legislature is considering a bill

Keaton Peters

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

Strategic Partnerships

Commerce Department releases $8.5 billion for semiconductor manufacturing

Funds planned to support projects in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio and Oregon

Karn Dhingra

Transportation Department awards $54 million to tech transit projects

Grants will support smart-community technologies and systems that improve transportation efficiency and safety

Miles Smith

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

Karn Dhingra

‘Smart buoys’ make Lake Erie world’s most digitally connected lake

Initiative has multiple environmental, recreational uses, but main goal is economic development

Keaton Peters

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

Miles Smith

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

Karn Dhingra

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

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