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Citing National Security Concerns, Biden-Harris Administration Announces Inquiry into Connected Vehicles 

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U.S. Department of Commerce Begins Regulatory Process to Consider National Security Risks Posed by ICTS Integral to Connected Vehicles The Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Seeks Information Regarding the Security of Connected Vehicles with PRC Technology in the U.S. Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking public comment to inform...

CHIPS for America Announces Funding Opportunity to Expand U.S. Semiconductor Packaging

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Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to seek applications for research and development (R&D) activities that will establish and accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials, a key technology for manufacturing semiconductors. The CHIPS for America program anticipates approximately $300 million in funding...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea Ahn Duk-geun

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On Monday evening, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke with Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy of the Republic of Korea Ahn Duk-geun. Secretary Raimondo congratulated Minister Ahn on his recent appointment as Minister and noted that she looks forward to working with him in his new role. The two also discussed planning efforts for the first U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea Trilateral...

ICYMI: Secretary Raimondo Delivers Update on CHIPS and Science Act Implementation, Lays Road Ahead for Supercharging Innovation and Revitalizing American Semiconductor Manufacturing 

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This week, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo delivered a major policy address at the Center for Strategic and International Studies ( CSIS ) on the implementation of President Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act and the leading-edge technology investments by the Department of Commerce to boost innovation and revitalize American semiconductor manufacturing. President Biden signed the bipartisan...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to Lead President’s Export Council Trip to Thailand 

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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will lead members of the President’s Export Council (PEC) to Bangkok, Thailand from March 13 to March 14, 2024, to identify opportunities for the United States and Thailand to strengthen economic relationships across a number of critical issues, including manufacturing, supply chain resiliency, artificial intelligence, and clean technology. Raimondo...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Call with Republic of Korea Minister of Trade Cheong In-kyo

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Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke with the Republic of Korea Minister of Trade Cheong In-kyo. The Secretary congratulated Minister Cheong on his appointment as Minister of Trade for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The two discussed the strong cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Korea, including through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for...

Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology of the United Kingdom Michelle Donelan

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Yesterday, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke with U.K. Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan. Building on the momentum achieved at the 2023 U.K. AI Safety Summit in November, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of continued U.S.-U.K. collaboration to address issues at the intersection of artificial intelligence and copyright. Secretary...

NTIA Solicits Comments on Open-Weight AI Models

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Today, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) launched a Request for Comment on the risks, benefits and potential policy related to advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models with widely available model weights – the core component of AI systems. These “open-weight” models allow developers to build upon and adapt previous work, broadening...