NIH-funded study shows real-world benefits of automated addiction screening in hospitals The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that a clinical trial found that an artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Commerce Secretary Says Semiconductor Tariffs are Coming Soon
The tech exemptions from President Trump are temporary. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained President Trump’s decision to incorporate tariff exemptions for key electronic components on Sunday. He said…
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Secretary Hegseth Cuts $5.1 Billion in Defense Department Contracts
He announced that IT consulting and management will be “in-sourced.” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Thursday to continue eliminating wasteful spending at the Department of…
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IRS Official Steps Down Over DOGE Access to Information
DOGE officials to create a tech bridge that allows software systems to cross-reference data. Acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Melanie Krause stepped down this week citing the…
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Energy Department Identifies Federal Lands for AI Data Center Construction
Energy secretary says the U.S. “can and will win” the race for AI dominance. The Department of Energy (DOE) released a request for information seeking input into which…
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FDA and HHS Launch Online Database for Food Safety Transparency
The agencies seek to provide information to consumers and the food industry on contamination levels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced the Chemical Contaminants Transparency…
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Treasury Secretary Discusses IRS Modernization
DOGE special advisor is optimistic about the project despite failures over 3 decades. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was interviewed alongside Sam Corcas, the CEO of tech startup…
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FCC Facilitates the Transition from Copper to High-Speed Networks
New measures intend to modernize infrastructure while maintaining consumer protections. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced steps to accelerate the transition from outdated copper phone lines to…
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Legislator Seeks Public Input on Modernizing Privacy Act
Congresswoman Trahan calls for reform to address data privacy in the Age of AI and digital advances. U.S. Representative Lori Trahan of Massachusetts has launched an initiative to…
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FCC Chair Requests Congress Renew Auction Authority
He states that opening mid-band spectrum will support the economy and national security. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr wrote a letter urging Congress to restore his agency’s…
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