Tag: National security

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US Considers Quantum Computing Investments Amid Tech Competition with China

The United States is reportedly considering financial support for quantum computing firms through CHIPS Act funding. This initiative aims to bolster national security amid growing technological competition with China. Discussions remain in preliminary stages according to sources familiar with the matter.

Administration Explores Quantum Computing Funding Options

The Trump administration has initiated preliminary discussions with quantum computing companies about potential financial support, according to reports from people familiar with the matter. Sources indicate these conversations focus on leveraging the administration’s technology competition strategy against China, though no formal agreements have been reached.

by Darren Holt
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US Pursuing Stealth AI Regulation Through Chip Controls and Export Restrictions, Analysis Reveals

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.

The Illusion of AI Deregulation

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.

by Noah Vance