States, territories making progress on BEAD funding requirements
As of last month, all states have submitted both volumes for approval, and some are already working on the challenge process
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White House releases policy on federal agencies’ use of AI
Order calls on federal agencies to report AI use by expanding requirements of what has to be reported to the government’s AI Use Case Inventory
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
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
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
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
