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• June 28, 2024 28 Jun'24

  3 takeaways from first U.S. presidential debate

  Climate and taxes became hotly debated topics between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during Thursday night's debate.

• June 27, 2024 27 Jun'24

  Data privacy legislation delayed as backlash grows

  Multiple stakeholders raised issues with the American Privacy Rights Act, including removal of protections against algorithmic auditing.

• June 18, 2024 18 Jun'24

  Trump could significantly alter U.S. climate priorities

  The Biden administration's regulatory efforts have defined the U.S. approach to climate over the last four years. That could change if Trump wins the 2024 election.

• June 14, 2024 14 Jun'24

  Tensions rise over China's control of critical materials

  While there is disagreement in Congress over how to diversify the critical materials supply chain, there is bipartisan agreement that China's dominance needs to be addressed.

• June 07, 2024 07 Jun'24

  Businesses face growing patchwork of state AI laws

  As U.S. states like Colorado pass their own AI laws, businesses will need to prepare compliance measures if they do business in those states.

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• May 31, 2024 31 May'24

  Big tech invests billions in AI data centers globally

  President Joe Biden throws his support behind Microsoft to build an AI data center in Racine, Wis., as big tech companies invest in AI infrastructure to compete.

• May 22, 2024 22 May'24

  Biden, Trump show stark differences on tech policy

  President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have taken different approaches to tech policies regarding climate, China and big tech.

• May 16, 2024 16 May'24

  CIOs face obstacles when scaling generative AI

  IT leaders can expect data issues, compliance hurdles and technology coordination chores when scaling generative AI. They must also find use cases with the best business value.

• May 15, 2024 15 May'24

  Schumer's proposed AI policy roadmap blasted by critics

  Sen. Chuck Schumer's AI policy roadmap wants $32 billion to boost AI innovation. It also prioritizes a federal data privacy framework and existing laws to govern AI.

• May 14, 2024 14 May'24

  GenAI complicates IT vendor management

  IT leaders at the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium cited the challenge of managing the 'explosion' of GenAI companies while also working with vendors in maturing technology sectors.

• May 14, 2024 14 May'24

  CIOs play a role in responding to cybersecurity regulations

  CIOs will need to pay attention to cybersecurity regulations that often include multiple requirements for businesses to maintain safe and secure IT systems.

• May 10, 2024 10 May'24

  Data startups at MIT Sloan CIO event aim to fill tech gaps

  Cleanlab, The Modern Data Company and Pyte seek to address data quality issues, metadata management and the perils of multiparty data collaboration, respectively.

• May 07, 2024 07 May'24

  OpenAI CEO Sam Altman weighs in on content authentication

  OpenAI says it's working on new tools to identify content created by its generative AI tools, as Congress weighs legislation to protect individuals against AI-generated replicas.

• May 01, 2024 01 May'24

  Deepfake AI regulation a tightrope walk for Congress

  AI-generated content is in the crosshairs of Congress, federal enforcement agencies and the EU as concerns around digital replicas and individual intellectual property grow.

• April 26, 2024 26 Apr'24

  Election might decide fate of FTC noncompetes ban

  If the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements survives legal challenges, it might still face problems should there be an administration change following the 2024 presidential election.

• April 23, 2024 23 Apr'24

  FTC bans noncompete agreements in split vote

  Now that the FTC has issued its final rule banning noncompete clauses, it's likely to face a bevy of legal challenges.

• April 17, 2024 17 Apr'24

  Ally's generative AI strategy eyes multiple LLMs, AI agents

  The digital bank plans to privately host multiple LLMs on its GenAI platform, explore autonomous agent technology and evaluate employee ideas for use cases.

• April 09, 2024 09 Apr'24

  States act on privacy laws as Congress considers new bill

  The American Privacy Rights Act introduced this week aims to establish a national privacy standard that would preempt state privacy laws.

• April 05, 2024 05 Apr'24

  GDPR, EU AI Act will overlap as businesses face enforcement

  Enforcement of the new EU AI Act remains up in the air as governing bodies are being established. Meanwhile, DPAs grapple with how new laws will interact with existing laws.

• April 04, 2024 04 Apr'24

  Enterprise businesses use NIST AI RMF to guide AI use

  The NIST AI RMF guides both developers and businesses in crafting responsible AI systems.

• March 28, 2024 28 Mar'24

  US AI policy for federal agencies requires transparency

  The OMB's new policy calls for federal agencies to be transparent about AI use and designate chief AI officers to coordinate efforts.

• March 21, 2024 21 Mar'24

  UN AI resolution marks global interest in rules, principles

  While the United Nations' artificial intelligence resolution does not create legally binding rules, it might indicate which countries are thinking in that direction.

• March 21, 2024 21 Mar'24

  DOJ sues Apple for monopolizing smartphone market

  The DOJ is pursuing an antitrust case against Apple in a move the enforcement agency hopes will eventually spur competition in the smartphone market.

• March 20, 2024 20 Mar'24

  Documenting, testing will help businesses navigate AI rules

  Given the U.S.'s absence of AI regulations, businesses will likely mitigate AI deployment risks through contractual language.

• March 15, 2024 15 Mar'24

  U.S. TikTok ban, data broker bills target data practices

  Congress is targeting companies' data practices through bills that limit data transfers and transactions to entities headquartered in countries of concern.

• March 07, 2024 07 Mar'24

  DMA targets big tech platforms, furthers EU's data strategy

  The EU's Digital Markets Act forces big tech companies to open their platforms to third parties and make data more accessible.

• February 28, 2024 28 Feb'24

  Biden aims to protect data, calls for U.S. data privacy law

  President Joe Biden is aiming to stop the sale of Americans' sensitive data to countries of concern, while also pushing for a U.S. data privacy law.

• February 27, 2024 27 Feb'24

  US tech used in Russian weapons, despite export controls

  U.S. export controls aren't keeping technology produced by Intel, AMD, Analog Devices and Texas Instruments from ending up in weapons systems used in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

• February 26, 2024 26 Feb'24

  New merger guidelines, crackdown affect business strategies

  The FTC and DOJ will be closely scrutinizing mergers and acquisitions heading into 2024 based on new merger guidelines released in December 2023.

• February 21, 2024 21 Feb'24

  U.S. weighs National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act

  Policymakers are considering the bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, which would continue quantum computing R&D as well as move toward commercialization.

• February 20, 2024 20 Feb'24

  Cloud costs continue to rise in 2024

  Enterprises might look more closely at workload allocation and explore alternative platforms amid ongoing cloud price hikes. Storage costs are also trending upward.

• February 15, 2024 15 Feb'24

  Generative AI for enterprises: ADP, IKEA launch tools

  The human capital management company and the retailer have taken different roads to GenAI deployment. But both enterprises aim to boost customer experience.

• February 12, 2024 12 Feb'24

  US works to develop AI standards while California legislates

  California has proposed AI regulation as the U.S. works to develop AI standards by bringing together companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google and Microsoft.

• February 12, 2024 12 Feb'24

  Businesses brace for FCC's ban on AI robocalls

  The FCC's ban on AI-generated robocalls comes in response to growing concern about bad actors using AI to mimic someone's likeness and voice to spread misinformation.

• February 08, 2024 08 Feb'24

  Amazon weighs in on AI regulation

  Amazon supports a risk-based approach to artificial intelligence regulation, which means focusing on regulating harmful uses of AI.

• February 01, 2024 01 Feb'24

  FASB rule could shake up, simplify software cost reporting

  Stakeholders want a single rule for reporting software development costs in a simplified manner, which the Financial Accounting Standards Board is considering.

• January 25, 2024 25 Jan'24

  FTC launches inquiry into generative AI partnerships

  The FTC has announced that it's looking into the relationships between big tech companies and generative AI companies and their impact on the market.

• January 24, 2024 24 Jan'24

  Enforcement remains a concern for EU AI Act

  The EU AI Act is approaching finalization, and while there could be enforcement challenges down the road, businesses need to prepare.

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Competition, cooperation will define U.S.-China relations

  Business leaders will need to take steps over the next decade to prepare for U.S., China relations largely defined by competition and how policymakers approach cooperation.

• January 19, 2024 19 Jan'24

  Democratizing machine learning hits cultural, tech snags

  Forrester Consulting-Capital One study points to organizational silos, disconnect between line-of-business and data managers, and hard-to-use machine learning tools as challenges.

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  U.S. agencies preparing open source AI assessment, standards

  Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence directs agencies such as the Commerce Department to assess the risks and benefits of AI, craft standards, and study safeguards.

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Former GOP candidate's AI chatbot fielded policy questions

  Former presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson used an AI chatbot to provide insight on his policy stances, a development that both impresses and worries tech and media experts.

• January 16, 2024 16 Jan'24

  Prices rise as IT spending trends upward for servers, storage

  IT prices increased in December across four key commodities -- a pattern that coincides with a revival in demand for servers and storage following a 2023 drop.

• January 11, 2024 11 Jan'24

  Apple, Google face tumultuous legal year ahead

  Google has agreed to make changes to its app store, while Apple has remained largely unscathed after antitrust trials challenged both companies' app store operating models.

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Agencies support regulating commercial space industry

  The White House wants to divide regulatory authority for new commercial space industry activities between the DOC and DOT, a move that has federal agency support.

• December 20, 2023 20 Dec'23

  Mercy Ships network transformation nears completion

  The tech upgrade brings expanded network capabilities to the NGO's hospital ships, with improved remote consultation and dockside medical services among the expected benefits.

• December 19, 2023 19 Dec'23

  U.S.-China relations will affect businesses in 2024

  U.S.-China relations will affect U.S. businesses in 2024, whether it's through more export controls or building alliances with other countries on technology.

• December 15, 2023 15 Dec'23

  DOJ's long-term goals in Google antitrust case unclear

  The DOJ faced off against Google this year in an antitrust trial, claiming that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over the online search and search advertising markets.

• December 14, 2023 14 Dec'23

  Technology inflation rate edges up for storage, IT services

  Price hikes persist for professional services and cloud, while an increase in storage costs could reflect a return toward more typical pricing levels after a period of decline.

• December 11, 2023 11 Dec'23

  EU AI Act brings tough rules and big fines to businesses

  The EU AI Act, if passed into law, would prohibit certain AI applications and implement transparency requirements for generative artificial intelligence systems.

• December 07, 2023 07 Dec'23

  Federal procurement of AI tools hurt by White House rules

  Obstacles facing Biden's executive order on AI and draft OMB guidance include lack of clarity around AI procurement and inability of Congress to take action on AI policy.

• December 06, 2023 06 Dec'23

  Congress might act on AI-generated content in 2024

  Misinformation is an issue facing digital platforms that's being exacerbated by AI-generated content, something Congress could tackle in the new year.

• November 21, 2023 21 Nov'23

  Former OpenAI CEO gains strong legal backing with Microsoft

  Should ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman be involved in any federal investigations going forward, he now has the legal backing of Microsoft as an employee.

• November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23

  Regulating digital industries might require a new U.S. agency

  U.S. senators and industry experts are pushing for a new agency to regulate digital industries and tackle competition, privacy and content moderation concerns.

• November 16, 2023 16 Nov'23

  Cloud costs increase amid SaaS pricing hikes

  CIOs face higher SaaS prices, with a new report pegging the inflation rate at 8.7%. The wider cloud segment saw a 3.2% inflation rate in October, according to U.S. government data.

• November 09, 2023 09 Nov'23

  As Congress mulls AI, Biden asks first for data privacy law

  Congress could eventually run into a similar issue with AI as data privacy -- states passing a patchwork of laws that become difficult for businesses to comply with.

• October 31, 2023 31 Oct'23

  Senators defend new federal agency for tackling big tech

  A federal agency with a specific focus on digital platforms will help address growing concerns around AI, data privacy and competition, two U.S. senators argue.

• October 30, 2023 30 Oct'23

  Biden EO aims to build foundation for AI legislation

  The Biden administration is tasking federal agencies with making standards for AI systems development that could shape what legislation looks like at the state and federal level.

• October 27, 2023 27 Oct'23

  Lack of federal data privacy law seen hurting IT security

  Without federal data privacy protections, businesses can freely amass vast amounts of consumer data, raising cybersecurity risks for both consumers and businesses.

• October 19, 2023 19 Oct'23

  Cloud inflation affects IT spending trends, GenAI not yet

  Gartner's forecast points to rising cloud and services spend. Generative AI is yet to strongly influence IT budgets, but IBM and other providers gear up for growth.

• October 18, 2023 18 Oct'23

  Israel-Hamas war could affect tech industry in Middle East

  U.S. businesses investing in the Middle East should engage in contingency planning if the Israel-Hamas war leads to the involvement of nearby regions.

• October 11, 2023 11 Oct'23

  Google breakup unlikely in event of guilty verdict

  Google is going through an antitrust trial in which a guilty verdict could result in remedies to fix the illegal behavior. But it's unlikely that Google would face a breakup.

• October 05, 2023 05 Oct'23

  U.S. antitrust law enforcers defend actions, lawsuits

  The FTC and DOJ, which enforce U.S. antitrust law, are focused on reining in big tech through antitrust lawsuits and revising merger guidelines for modern businesses.

• October 04, 2023 04 Oct'23

  Capital One study: Businesses battle with self-service data

  Technical, cultural and financial issues hinder organizations from enacting self-service data strategies that include business users as well as data specialists

• September 26, 2023 26 Sep'23

  U.S. antitrust case against Amazon not a clear win

  The FTC is looking to make an antitrust case against Amazon for using anticompetitive strategies to harm both sellers and shoppers on its platform.

• September 19, 2023 19 Sep'23

  U.S. government shutdown would crush CHIPS Act momentum

  A U.S. government shutdown would significantly impact implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 as federal workers would be forced to stay home from work.

• September 15, 2023 15 Sep'23

  DOJ faces hurdles in antitrust battle with Google

  The Dept. of Justice will need to overcome several hurdles to prove Google's alleged anticompetitive conduct in the online search market.

• September 14, 2023 14 Sep'23

  Cloud pricing hits new mark amid multiple drivers

  Cloud costs continue to rise, according to the U.S. government's latest pricing data. Wages, energy demands, emerging tech and consumption patterns contribute to the trend.

• September 13, 2023 13 Sep'23

  AI regulation talks heat up among U.S. policymakers

  As Congress grows more concerned about the risks of AI, regulation is becoming a hot topic among policymakers.

• September 11, 2023 11 Sep'23

  2024 election to shape U.S. climate policy's fate

  GOP candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy and Donald Trump have taken stances against climate change, while others like Nikki Haley support certain measures to address climate issues.

• September 07, 2023 07 Sep'23

  Google antitrust case could explore unknown threats

  In 1998, Microsoft's antitrust defense claimed that the tech industry's dynamism prevented monopoly control. Google could try something similar when its case begins next week.

• August 31, 2023 31 Aug'23

  Schumer's AI policy objectives prioritize innovation

  The SAFE Innovation Framework proposed by Sen. Chuck Schumer names explainability, accountability and innovation as some of the top policy objectives for AI in the U.S.

• August 25, 2023 25 Aug'23

  Federal agencies make moves on CHIPS Act funding

  Agencies across the federal government are responsible for doling out CHIPS Act funding over the next several years to support tech innovation and workforce development.

• August 21, 2023 21 Aug'23

  Talent issues grow as chipmakers pursue CHIPS Act money

  The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 allots money to expand education in semiconductor training. But talent is already falling short of planned chip facilities.

• August 14, 2023 14 Aug'23

  Cloud costs continue to rise among IT commodities

  CIOs can expect higher cloud costs as the U.S. government's wholesale inflation index hits its highest rating for the technology category that includes this IT model.

• August 11, 2023 11 Aug'23

  Biden order will force companies to weigh China investments

  Companies are facing a new executive order and potentially congressional action restricting outbound investments in technologies such as quantum computing and AI in China.

• August 10, 2023 10 Aug'23

  AI copyright lawsuits are a warning to business users

  OpenAI is facing copyright lawsuits raising questions such as whether AI model creators need permission before using copyrighted data, like author's books, to train models.

• August 07, 2023 07 Aug'23

  EU's antitrust probe into Microsoft comes too late

  The EU's history of conduct over structural remedies to allay competition concerns means its Microsoft probe likely won't result in a substantial impact on the company.

• August 03, 2023 03 Aug'23

  White House receives feedback on national AI priorities

  The White House plans to use public input on national priorities for AI to guide its adoption of a broad, comprehensive national AI strategy focused on AI's risks and benefits.

• July 26, 2023 26 Jul'23

  U.S. senators sharpen focus on AI regulations

  Licensing AI systems, creating a federal AI agency, and establishing third-party testing and auditing regimes are just some of the AI regulation ideas U.S. senators are pursuing.

• July 21, 2023 21 Jul'23

  Lack of agreement on AI rules in U.S., EU gives China a leg up

  While the EU and China have proposed AI rules, the U.S. is continuing a hands-off regulatory approach, which could affect its role in helping set the rules of the AI road.

• July 20, 2023 20 Jul'23

  U.S. walks line between diplomacy, security with China

  Amid talks of further export controls placed on China, administration officials reiterated President Biden's desire for communication and building U.S.-China relations.

• July 19, 2023 19 Jul'23

  Tensions rise with EU over Digital Markets Act, tech policies

  Congress members want the Biden administration to confront the EU about technology policies targeting U.S. businesses.

• July 17, 2023 17 Jul'23

  Businesses caught in the crosshairs amid U.S., China tensions

  As the U.S. and China continue to target each other with restrictive export controls, businesses are caught in the middle of an increasingly tense conflict.

• July 13, 2023 13 Jul'23

  Storage, server prices drop as inflation eases

  Server and storage prices declined in June, reflecting cooling inflation, but companies remain intent on containing costs and optimization.

• July 12, 2023 12 Jul'23

  Commercial space industry opportunities set to take off

  As NASA sets its sights on the next lunar landing and long-duration space flights, commercial companies are rising to meet the growing opportunities in outer space.

• July 10, 2023 10 Jul'23

  U.S. concern about generative AI risks prompts NIST study

  A new working group at the National Institute of Standards and Technology will build on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to address generative AI.

• June 19, 2023 19 Jun'23

  Supreme Court sidesteps Section 230 -- for now

  Although the Supreme Court's recent decisions in cases against Twitter and Google avoided ruling on Section 230, the issue will likely be in front of the justices again soon.

• June 15, 2023 15 Jun'23

  Server prices drop while cloud costs rise in PPI data

  The U.S. government's latest inflation reading shows moderating hardware prices, which spiked in mid-2022. Cloud costs, however, have been moving in the opposite direction.

• June 15, 2023 15 Jun'23

  Metaverse hype stalls while VR, AR technology advances

  The metaverse hype has died down, but new advancements in virtual reality technology like Apple's new headset are regenerating some interest.

• June 14, 2023 14 Jun'23

  US won't follow in EU's footsteps with AI regulation

  While the European Union tries to get in front of how companies use AI by adopting regulatory measures, the U.S. could take a different tack -- litigation.

• June 14, 2023 14 Jun'23

  Global cooperation on tech standards is falling apart

  Increasing cooperation between the U.S. and EU on global tech standards will enable rather than hurt competition with China, experts argue.

• June 05, 2023 05 Jun'23

  Experts doubt U.S. retaliation following China's Micron ban

  The Biden administration likely won't retaliate for China's Micron Technology ban but will continue to play the long game garnering independence from China in semiconductor chips.

• May 24, 2023 24 May'23

  White House seeks public comment on national AI strategy

  The White House wants to know about AI risks and benefits, as well as specific measures such as regulation that might help mitigate those risks.

• May 23, 2023 23 May'23

  Meta fine highlights EU, US data sharing challenges

  Until the new EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework is established, Meta's $1.2 billion euro fine should serve as a warning to U.S. businesses handling EU personal data.

• May 23, 2023 23 May'23

  States act while Congress stalls on AI regulations

  States are making moves on artificial intelligence regulations while Congress debates the best path forward.

• May 19, 2023 19 May'23

  Early-stage companies pursue the practical at CIO event

  Startups in the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium's Innovation Showcase said their offerings tackle key enterprise IT concerns, from automating manual processes to cutting cloud costs.

• May 19, 2023 19 May'23

  4 tips CIOs can use to drive change management

  CIOs and IT leaders should be key drivers of change management programs. Learn valuable tips for navigating complexity and scaling technology rollouts.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  FTC warns businesses about biometric information use

  The Federal Trade Commission said businesses will be held accountable for the way they use consumers' biometric information.

• May 18, 2023 18 May'23

  3 enterprise data management strategy tips

  Data is a valuable asset for any company, but IT leaders need to avoid common pitfalls. Experts give advice on how to improve an enterprise data management strategy.