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Huawei appears to still be using TSMC chips despite US sanctions
Huawei may be trying to subvert US sanctions by using unauthorized chips in one of its higher-end products.
Google, Apple, Meta and other huge tech companies join US consortium to advance responsible AI
Some of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Meta and Apple, have joined the US AI Safety Institute Consortium. This entity is tasked with carrying out actions outlined in Biden’s recent AI-focused executive order.
Biden administration announces $930 million in grants to expand rural internet access
The Biden administration awarded $930 million in grants for telecom companies to build fiber networks in rural communities across 35 states and Puerto Rico.
Biden administration wants your input on rules for AI models like ChatGPT
US officials are asking for public input on rules for AI systems like ChatGPT.
Senate bill would give Commerce Secretary the power to ban TikTok as a 'security threat'
A bipartisan group of senators is introducing a bill that would let the Commerce Secretary ban TikTok and other services if they're deemed security threats.
Commerce Department calls Google and Apple 'gatekeepers' of mobile apps
A Biden administration report describes Apple and Google as 'gatekeepers' of the mobile apps that consumers and businesses rely on. The Commerce Department says users “should have more control over their devices” and argues that more legislation is probably needed to boost competition.
Inaccurate maps are delaying the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s broadband funding
Nearly nine months after Congress passed President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the federal government has yet to allocate any of the $42.5 billion in funding the legislation set aside for expanding broadband service in underserved communities.
Biden administration launches $45 billion plan to get the entire US online by 2030
The Internet for All initiative is funded by the $1 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Biden's executive order on cryptocurrency opens the door for a US coin
President Biden has signed an executive order detailing US cryptocurrency strategy, including the technology's risks and potential.
US warns global chip shortage will likely last through 2022
The Commerce Department has warned chip shortages could last through most of 2022, with many companies in bad shape.
US blocks companies aiding Chinese military's quantum computing efforts
The US has added eight companies to a blocklist to prevent them from helping China's military adopt quantum computing.
US bans trade with security firm NSO Group over Pegasus spyware (updated)
The US Commerce Department has banned trade with NSO Group over claims its spyware has been used to attack journalists and activists.
Commerce Department limits sale of hacking tools to Russia and China
The US Commerce Department has announced new rules related to the export and resale of cyber intrusion software.
US officials can't decide if Honor smartphones are a national security threat
According to The Washington Post, officials at four federal agencies voted last week whether to place the company on the Commerce Department’s entity list.
National committee will advise the President on AI competition and ethics
The Commerce Department and other offices are forming a national committee that will advise the President on AI issues like competition and bias.
US blacklists Chinese supercomputer organizations over military support
The US Commerce Department has put seven Chinese supercomputer organizations on its Entity List for contributing to China's military.
Huawei files lawsuit disputing FCC 'security threat' designation
Huawei has filed a lawsuit to challenge its designation as a national security threat to the US.
Xiaomi files court challenge against US ban
Xiaomi has filed a court complaint challenging the US investment ban, arguing that it's unconstitutional and based on false claims.
DJI says products will stay on sale despite US trade ban
DJI says its drones will continue to be available despite the US trade ban, but it's uncertain how long that will last.
DJI can no longer buy components from the US for its drones
The Commerce Department said the drone maker 'enabled wide-scale human rights abuses within China.'