The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced its support for establishing an international network of artificial intelligence safety institutes to enable global cooperation in ensuring that the technology is used responsibly. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, who made the announcement at the AI Seoul Summit, noted that such a network will mark a new phase in...
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US to Revoke Licenses for Firearm Exports to High-Risk Countries; Gina Raimondo Quoted
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security will cancel all existing licenses for firearms exports to nongovernment end users in countries identified by the Department of State as high-risk destinations. The move is part of changes to the agency’s licensing policy for exports of firearms, ammunition and related components, which are expected...
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US Constantly Assesses Chip Export Restrictions to China
The United States constantly evaluates if it should expand export control of advanced semiconductors to China. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told reporters on Monday that officials consider the issue of chip export to China “every single day.” “Technology is changing faster than ever, which means we have to wake up every day and ask ourselves,...
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US, UK Sign Agreement to Collaborate on AI Safety Testing; Gina Raimondo Quoted
Artificial intelligence safety institutes in the United States and the United Kingdom will work together to develop tests designed to mitigate safety risks associated with AI models, systems and agents, including those related to national security. The partnership was established with the signing of a memorandum of agreement on Monday by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina...
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US Grants Samsung $6.4B to Manufacture Semiconductors in Central Texas
The United States government is awarding up to $6.4 billion in direct funding to Samsung. On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo visited the company’s new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas, where she announced the investment. “We’re saying for the first time ever, Samsung can conduct in the United States of America core...