The US Department of Defense awarded HPE a massive 10-year, $931 million contract for private cloud infrastructure. The deal will bring cloud-like management to the military’s most sensitive datacenters while keeping data on-premises. This represents a significant shift in how the Pentagon approache
Former President Trump is pushing for federal AI regulation to preempt state-level rules he calls “woke.” House Republicans attempted to include a 10-year ban on state AI regulation in recent legislation. The move signals a major political battle over who controls AI policy.
The Rostock government has started construction on a €6 million municipal data center that will feature 300kW capacity across 90 square meters. Meanwhile, nearby Dummerstorf is negotiating a potential 1.2GW data center campus that could transform the region into a major digital hub. Both projects re
Seattle is making history by hiring its first City AI Officer, selected from 40 highly qualified applicants. The move implements the city’s groundbreaking responsible AI framework across all municipal operations.
The Customs and Border Protection agency has established its first comprehensive AI framework, but workarounds and enforcement questions remain. This represents a critical test case for government AI adoption.
Beijing’s call for “extraordinary measures” in technology represents more than semiconductor ambition. This signals a fundamental shift in China’s global technology strategy with far-reaching implications for international markets and geopolitics.
The Trump administration has selected Michael Selig, current chief counsel for the CFTC’s crypto task force, to lead the commodities regulator. Selig’s appointment represents a strategic move to advance the president’s campaign promise of establishing American dominance in digital assets through reg
The Department of Homeland Security is developing a fleet of AI-powered surveillance trucks capable of autonomous border monitoring. The Modular Mobile Surveillance System would deploy computer vision technology to detect movement miles away. This initiative comes amid significant budget increases for immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security is moving forward with plans to deploy a fleet of high-tech surveillance vehicles along US borders, according to federal contracting documents reviewed by WIRED. The proposed system would transform standard 4×4 trucks into rolling observation towers equipped with artificial intelligence, advanced radar systems, and high-powered cameras.
While promoting deregulatory AI policies publicly, the US government is implementing extensive controls on the building blocks of artificial intelligence systems. New analysis reveals how Washington regulates AI chips and model weights while maintaining hands-off rhetoric about applications.
Despite prominent free-market rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence policy, the United States government is actively regulating critical components of AI systems through export controls and national security measures, according to recent analysis. While political leaders champion deregulatory approaches to AI applications like chatbots and image generators, sources indicate the federal government maintains what analysts describe as an “iron grip” on the fundamental building blocks of AI technology.
Regulatory Shift Targets Digital Market Dominance The United Kingdom’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has significantly escalated its regulatory authority…
