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US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work

Nov. 20, 2024 19:39 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden's signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term. What that actually means for the future of AI technology remains to be seen. Among those who...

Biden administration to provide $325 million for new Michigan semiconductor factory

Oct. 21, 2024 13:16 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that it would provide up to $325 million to Hemlock Semiconductor for a new factory, a move that could help give Democrats a political edge in the swing state of Michigan ahead of election day. The funding would support 180...

Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips

Oct. 15, 2024 05:08 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting its new silicon carbide factory in North Carolina that makes the wafers used in advanced computer chips and its factory in Marcy, New...

Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

Sep. 23, 2024 13:56 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S. that are equipped with Chinese and Russian software and hardware with the stated goal of protecting national security and U.S. drivers. While there...

Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election

Sep. 18, 2024 06:29 AM EDT

Government scientists and artificial intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the European Union will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers. President Joe Biden's administration on...