Emerging Tech

DARPA begins scaling a quantum computer with 15 companies

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency selected the inaugural cohort for its Quantum Benchmarking Initiative as federal researchers work to identify the best path for quantum computing.

Trump calls on OSTP to ‘blaze a trail’ in global tech dominance and R&D

President Trump told Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Kratsios that the office’s mission will be to both compete with foreign adversaries and use technology to improve American life.

Trump aims to sign two stablecoin bills by August, officials say

The bills both establish a regulatory framework for the issuance and trade of dollar-backed stablecoin.

DOGE to work with USPS to find efficiencies, DeJoy says

The mailing agency will work with GSA and the group led by Elon Musk, who has called for Postal Service privatization.

Your face could soon help AI improve facial recognition technology

Clearview head Hal Lambert has stated that one of the company’s new goals is to get its facial database into the hands of the government, and hopefully land some lucrative government contracts.

Democrats move to defend CHIPS following Trump’s calls for its removal

Following President Trump’s congressional address lambasting the landmark Biden administration bill, Democrats sounded off on Monday in its defense. 

AWS unveils its quantum chip prototype, Ocelot

The company joins the ranks of IBM, Google and Microsoft in launching an early stage chip designed to further quantum computing needs.

DOJ watchdog to review FBI data retrieval uses under contested spying authority

The audit came from Congress as part of a law that reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

OSTP director nominee promises to center ‘American leadership’ in emerging tech work

Trump’s pick to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios, identified innovating in AI and quantum as two of his major priorities.

Microsoft debuts new superconductor chip designed for quantum computing

The newly termed “topoconductor,” Majorana 1, is designed to support large qubit data processing for a future quantum computer.

National Labs have seen mixed impacts from Trump spending freeze

During a House hearing, four directors of different U.S. national laboratories offered insight into how federal funding interruptions have shaped their work.

DARPA taps Microsoft, PsiQuantum for scalable quantum computer research

As part of DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, the two companies are now in negotiations under the validation and co-design phase of the quantum computing program.

Navy ops centers need AI to sift through troves of intel data

As ships collect ever more sensor data, Navy information warfare officers have to figure out how to quickly process information without getting bogged down.

Trump’s Commerce pick backs light-touch regulation in emerging tech policy

Howard Lutnick voiced robust support for U.S. leadership in AI and quantum information sciences alongside a light touch regulatory approach.

The coolest — and arguably most useful — new technology at CES 2025

You might even find a few things that could make their way into government service.

TSA’s facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

A DHS analysis found that self-identified Black volunteers who participated in testing of TSA’s biometric tools had the lowest face matching success rate of any demographic group, with an overall accuracy of 98%.

Industry group calls on Trump to appoint a quantum czar

A letter sent to President Donald Trump also called for a reauthorization of 2018’s National Quantum Initiative Act.