📄Common Instructions for Discretionary Grant Applications
On December 23, 2024, the Department of Education (Department) published a set of common instructions for applicants seeking funds under a Department discretionary grant competition. In this notice, the Department is publishing a revised version of the common instructions that supersedes the version published on December 23, 2024.
Learn More📜NIH Policy Restricts AI Use in Research Applications
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is providing guidance to researchers on the appropriate usage of artificial intelligence (AI) to maintain the fairness and originality of NIH's research application process. NIH is also instituting a new policy limiting the number of applications that NIH will consider per principal investigator per calendar year.
Learn More⚡Executive Order on Accelerating Data Center Permitting
Executive Order 14318 aims to expedite federal permitting for data center infrastructure essential for AI development, facilitating the rapid construction of significant projects. It defines qualifying projects, emphasizes financial support, and streamlines environmental reviews to boost American manufacturing and technology leadership.
Learn More📊Executive Order 14319
Executive Order 14319 aims to prevent biases in artificial intelligence used by the federal government. It mandates the adoption of "Unbiased AI Principles" for federally procured AI models, emphasizing truth-seeking and ideological neutrality. The order establishes guidelines for implementing these principles and outlines the responsibilities of federal agencies in maintaining the integrity of AI outputs.
Learn More🏦National Credit Union Administration Sunshine Act Meeting Overview
The National Credit Union Administration has announced an open Sunshine Act meeting to discuss significant topics, including Artificial Intelligence and updates on the Ombudsman. The meeting takes place at their Alexandria, VA location, inviting participation from various stakeholders for insights on emerging financial and regulatory matters.
Learn More📚Proposed Priorities for AI in Education | U.S. Department of Education
The Secretary proposes a priority and related definitions for use in currently authorized discretionary grant programs, or such programs that may be authorized in the future. The Secretary may choose to use the entire priority for a grant program or a particular competition or may use one or more of the priority's component parts. This priority and definitions augment the initial set of three Secretary's Supplemental Priorities on Evidence-Based Literacy, Educational Choice, and Returning Education to the States published as proposed priorities on May 21, 2025 (90 FR 21710).
Learn More🏥CDC Seeks Nominations for Advisory Committee Experts
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD). ACD consists of not more than 15 experts in the fields associated with the health disciplines including, but not limited to, public health, infectious disease, data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI), lab science, global health, public health preparedness, and related fields.
Learn More🔒Executive Order 14306
Executive Order 14306 aims to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity through amendments to previous orders. It highlights persistent threats, particularly from foreign adversaries, and mandates actions involving the establishment of guidance for secure software development and AI vulnerability management to bolster national defense in the digital domain.
Learn More⚖️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.
Learn More🤖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.
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