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  • Global Technology Policy

JANUARY 2ND, 2024 BY KLON KITCHEN As originally appeared on The Cipher Brief. The realm of artificial intelligence (AI) is a battleground not just of technological prowess but also of geopolitical strategy. The European Union’s (EU) passage of its AI Act serves as a stark reminder of a glaring deficiency in the…

  • National Security Technology

Courtney AlbonDec 4 at 10:11 AM As originally appeared on C4ISRNET. WASHINGTON — When Joby Aviation’s first electric air taxi landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, in late September, it was more than a traditional aircraft delivery. The milestone was the culmination of years of work with the U.S. Defense Department’s innovation community to…

  • Indo-Pacific

Gina Raimondo said the Bureau of Industry and Security’s budget hasn’t changed in a decade “despite the fact that the number of licensing requests has doubled in that time period.” By: ALEXANDER WARD 12/01/2023 01:20 PM EST As originally appeared on Politico Pro. “I need to get buy-in on a…

  • BGS Announcement

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, today announced it will be expanding its growing team by adding Mr. Andrew “Andy” G. Boyd, Dr. Seth Jones, and Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sizeland as Senior Advisors. In these…

  • Global Technology Policy

The Sam Altman saga reflects deep industry divisions over the speed and safety of AGI development. November 20, 2023 By: Klon Kitchen As originally appeared on The Dispatch. The abrupt departure—and possible return—of Sam Altman from OpenAI is sending tsunamis through Silicon Valley, igniting a flurry of speculation and bringing into…