Science Jun 25 Nonprofit aims to help displaced workers as businesses adopt artificial intelligence By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Politics Oct 23 WATCH: Biden announces new tech hubs in 32 states during remarks on Bidenomics and economy The White House says the dozens of U.S. technology hubs President Joe Biden is announcing will help communities across the country become centers of innovation critical to its competitiveness. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
World Aug 28 U.S., China agree to talk export controls, but make no concessions on other disputes Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government wants to revive foreign investor interest in China as it tries to reverse a deepening economic slump. By Joe McDonald, Associated Press
Politics May 12 Commerce Department launches process to fund tech hubs across the U.S. with $500 million in grants The $500 million is part of a $10 billion authorization from last year's CHIPS and Science Act to stimulate investments in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing and biotech. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics May 01 Supreme Court to weigh key case on government's power to create regulations Limiting the reach of this decades-old decision or overturning it altogether could dramatically limit the discretion of federal officials to regulate in a wide range of American life. By Jessica Gresko, Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Feb 28 Federal computer chip funding to require security restrictions, worker benefits By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production. Continue reading
Jul 19 Watch 8:51 Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses the U.S. chip shortage The Senate on Tuesday moved forward to boost semiconductor production in the U.S. as a chip shortage continues to impact the everyday lives of Americans. It’s part of a broader push to entice chip manufacturers to the U.S. and address… Continue watching
Apr 07 Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 a day after event at White House with Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Apr 06 Attorney General Garland, Commerce Secretary Raimondo test positive for COVID-19 By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland has tested positive for COVID-19 and will quarantine at home for five days. Garland is the second Cabinet official to announce a positive test result on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Intel plans to build a $20 billion chip facility in Ohio By Associated Press The move could also create a new technology hub in central Ohio as related businesses that support chip manufacturing open new facilities and bring expertise to the region. Continue reading