Department of Commerce
Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the creation of the US AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC), which will unite AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations in support of the development and deployment of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI).
NTIA Announces Recruitment of New FirstNet Authority Board Members
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a Federal Register Notice to seek expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority Board or Board). The Board works closely with the FirstNet Authority management and is responsible for providing overall policy direction and strategic guidance.
Commerce Commits to Work and Coordinate with Tribes to Support Economic Growth at the White House Tribal Nations Summit
US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo addressed Tribal leaders at the 2023 White House Tribal Nations Summit. Secretary Raimondo reiterated the Department’s commitment to working and coordinating with Tribal Nations to ensure Tribal communities have the needed resources for economic growth.
Remarks by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the White House Tribal Nations Summit
At the Department of Commerce, we are laser-focused on building a 21st century economy, and that starts with high-speed internet. For too long, tribal communities have been cut off from reliable, affordable internet. But that’s changing. Through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, we have awarded over $1.8 billion to more than 220 tribal entities to expand high-speed internet network deployment and digital skills training.
Remarks by Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo at the AI Safety Summit 2023 in Bletchley, England (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Thu, 11/02/2023 - 12:44At the Direction of President Biden, Department of Commerce to Establish U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:56How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Efforts (Department of Commerce)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 10/31/2023 - 16:17National Cybersecurity Month: Protecting Yourself Online (Department of Commerce)
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Commerce Secretary Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Graves Promote Inclusive and Equitable Economic Growth for Latino Communities
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Deputy Secretary Don Graves hosted Latino elected officials, leaders, and stakeholder organizations to solicit their input on Commerce initiatives that will assist in promoting inclusive economic growth for Latino communities. In 2022, the Department of Commerce released its first-ever Equity Action Plan that addresses the importance of building an economy that empowers all people, especially in underserved communities. The