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⚖️FTC Consent Order Proposed for Workado Over AI Claims

The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the allegations in the complaint and the terms of the consent order--embodied in the consent agreement--that would settle these allegations.

🤖Input Request for 2025 National AI R&D Strategic Plan

On behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office (NCO) welcomes input from all interested parties on how the previous administration's National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan (2023 Update) can be rewritten so that the United States can secure its position as the unrivaled world leader in artificial intelligence by performing R&D to accelerate AI-driven innovation, enhance U.S. economic and national security, promote human flourishing, and maintain the United States' dominance in AI while focusing on the Federal government's unique role in AI research and development (R&D) over the next 3 to 5 years. Through this Request for Information (RFI), the NITRD NCO encourages the contribution of ideas from the public, including AI researchers, industry leaders, and other stakeholders directly engaged in or affected by AI R&D. Responses previously submitted to the RFI on the Development of an AI Action Plan will also be considered in updating the National AI R&D Strategic Plan.

🎓Advancing AI Education for American Youth

Executive Order 14277 focuses on enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) education for American youth through policy measures that promote AI literacy, establish an AI Education Task Force, and encourage public-private partnerships. It aims to equip educators with resources to improve AI teachings and develop a skilled workforce ready for future challenges in various industries.

🏗️Opportunities for Business Leaders on Federal Advisory Committees

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to ten existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and NTIS will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered Federal lobbyists may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.

🏗️DOE RFI on AI Infrastructure Development Opportunities

The United States has long been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. Maintaining that leadership is a key national and economic security priority. AI infrastructure including data centers is a critical component of the modern economy, enabling AI training and inference, scientific research, and a wide range of other essential services. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is exploring opportunities to leverage its land assets to support the growing demand for AI infrastructure. This aligns with the policy laid out in the executive order signed January 23, 2025, titled "Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence," to sustain and enhance America's global AI dominance in order to promote human flourishing, economic competitiveness, and national security.

🤖SEC Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence in Financial Industry Announced

The SEC has announced a public roundtable focused on artificial intelligence in the financial industry, inviting participation from market participants, academics, and industry professionals to discuss its risks, benefits, and governance. The meeting will be held at the SEC headquarters and is open for public attendance and feedback.

📅SEC Sunshine Act Meeting Agenda and Public Participation Details

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a public meeting on March 6, 2025, addressing critical topics like artificial intelligence's operational effects and investor fraud. The public is encouraged to submit written statements, fostering engagement and transparency in regulatory discussions.

🤖Input Request for U.S. AI Action Plan Development

On behalf of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the NITRD NCO requests input from all interested parties on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan ("Plan"). This Plan, as directed by a Presidential Executive Order on January 23, 2025, will define the priority policy actions needed to sustain and enhance America's AI dominance, and to ensure that unnecessarily burdensome requirements do not hamper private sector AI innovation. Through this Request for Information (RFI), OSTP and NITRD NCO seek input from the public, including from academia, industry groups, private sector organizations, state, local, and tribal governments, and any other interested parties, on priority actions that should be included in the Plan.

🤖Executive Order 14179

Executive Order 14179 aims to eliminate barriers to American leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). It emphasizes the nation's commitment to fostering a free and unbiased approach to AI development, asserting that a conducive regulatory environment is essential for sustaining the U.S. position in global AI innovation.

⚡Executive Order on AI Infrastructure