White House reveals its next steps toward 'responsible' AI developmentAnd it wants your thoughts on the matter.By A. Tarantola, 05.23.2023
Biden Administration will invest $140 million to launch seven new National AI Research InstitutesThe announcement comes hours before VP Harris meets with Silicon Valley leaders for a "frank discussion" about the technology's risks. By A. Tarantola, 05.04.2023
Tesla will open up 7,500 charging stations to other EVs by 2024The White House also revealed other initiatives to get 500,000 chargers on US roads by 2030.By S. Dent, 02.15.2023
The White House has restarted its free Covid test by mail programThe offer was previously paused on account of being too successful.By A. Tarantola, 12.15.2022
ARM won't sell its latest chip designs in China due to US and UK export controlsThe US is also placing Chinese chip giant YMTC on its trade blocklist.By S. Dent, 12.14.2022
TSMC is building a second chip plant to meet US semiconductor demandThe expansion marks one of the largest direct foreign investments in the US.By S. Dent, 12.06.2022
White House unveils its 'blueprint' for an AI Bill of RightsThe document would help guide the design of future AI systems to safeguard the rights of the American public.By A. Tarantola, 10.04.2022
White House launches a website to help people cope with extreme heatHeat.gov deals with the realities of climate change.By J. Fingas, 07.27.2022
White House confirms Tesla is working on an 'open' Supercharger network in North AmericaNon-Tesla vehicles could be using the proprietary power system by year's end.By A. Tarantola, 07.07.2022
White House launches covid.gov with testing and treatment resourcesThe website includes a new “test-to-treat” locator.By K. Bell, 03.30.2022
White House briefed TikTok influencers on Russia's invasion of UkraineThe administration is trying to fight misinformation and steer the discussion.By J. Fingas, 03.11.2022
US and Britain blame Russia for cyberattacks on Ukraine's websitesRussia's GRU military intelligence agency carried out the attacks, they said. By M. Moon, 02.19.2022
Biden administration forms Buy Clean Task Force to decarbonize federal procurementThe group will work with American manufacturers to source low-carbon construction materials.By I. Bonifacic, 02.15.2022
Biden administration unveils $5 billion plan for EV charging infrastructureStates can apply for the funds to create an 'Alternative Fuel Corridor' on US highways.By S. Dent, 02.10.2022
White House tells agencies to adopt the 'Zero Trust' security modelAgencies have 60 days to come up with an implementation plan.By K. Holt, 01.26.2022
Biden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speechThe president provided an update on an executive order he signed last summer.By K. Holt, 01.25.2022
President Biden signs memo to help improve military cybersecurityWhether this will lead to meaningful upgrades isn't clear.By J. Fingas, 01.19.2022
US puts drone maker DJI and seven other Chinese companies on investment blocklistUS citizens will be barred from making any investments in the companies. By S. Dent, 12.15.2021
Biden orders federal buildings, vehicles to adopt renewable energy by 2050It's a long timeline, but still presents some huge challenges.By J. Fingas, 12.08.2021
Tour the White House's Christmas decorations on Google Street ViewThe National Christmas Tree definitely isn't the White House's only tree this holiday season. By M. Moon, 12.04.2021