The office hopes to permit “good faith” AI use while curbing legal and ethical risks. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted a notice this month that…
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Labor Department Launches Initiative to Support Women in Apprenticeships
The grants seek to close gender gaps in skill trades and emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $6 million funding opportunity to promote women’s…
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USPTO Director Concerned Over Chinese Intellectual Property Infringements
She calls on China to enforce copyright infringement laws. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal said this week that she remains concerned by the continual intellectual…
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FMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration for Key Bridge
The agency offers hours-of-service waivers to commercial drivers impacted by reroutes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) extended its emergency declaration for operations around Baltimore’s collapsed Francis…
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FTC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Advertising and Sales
Flavored disposable devices comprise 71 percent of sales. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its third report on nationwide e-cigarette sales and advertising, which showed an increase in…
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Commerce Department Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Intel
CHIPS funding would support Intel manufacturing in four states. The Commerce Department announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corporation, offering the company $8.5 billion…
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President Pledges Government Funding for Key Bridge Rebuild
Maryland governor says the bridge collapse has international economic implications. President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that the administration would pay for the repairs necessary to rebuild Baltimore’s…
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House Committee Calls for Higher Tariffs on Chinese Drones
Also recommends U.S. drone incentives in a letter to the administration. Representatives of the House China Committee wrote a letter to administration officials on Wednesday urging President Biden’s…
Read MoreBipartisan Bill Would Require Disclosure of AI Use in Political Ads
Co-sponsor says guardrails are needed for AI content used in elections. Senators Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska proposed the “AI Transparency in Elections Act,”…
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Commerce Secretary Joins IPEF Meetings in Thailand
The process of refining three proposed agreements for Indo-Pacific partner countries continues. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Thai leaders this week as they kicked off this year’s…
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