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Ideas in motion, not ideas behind glass.

This is my working notebook on AI engineering, strategy, knowledge infrastructure, organizational transformation, and the human systems that determine whether innovation becomes real capability.

The notes range from emerging research questions to practical operating models. Some will become papers, tools, talks, or products. Others are here because thinking improves when it is made visible.

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Driving Legislation Forward: Rep. Yvette Clarke Joins House AI Task Force

Joining the House AI Task Force: Rep. Yvette Clarke Shares Her Perspective

Bearing witness to a landmark move in legislative leadership, Rep. Yvette Clarke, a New York Democrat, has joined the bipartisan Artificial Intelligence (AI) task force. In a recent Q&A with FedScoop, she articulated her expectations, concerns, and hopes for future regulatory and legislative actions pertaining to AI.

Empowering Consumer Protection: FCC Advisory Committee Explores AI Defense Against Unwanted Calls

FCC Advisory Committee to Examine AI’s Potential in Mitigating Unwanted Calls

The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Consumer Advisory Committee is set to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to protect vulnerable groups from illegal calls, marking a significant stride in utilizing AI for consumer protection.

FCC’s Consumer Advisory Committee Targets AI Technology for 2024

FCC Revives Consumer Advisory Committee with a Focus on AI and Consumer Protection

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced its plans to rejuvenate the Consumer Advisory Committee (CAC). This move comes in response to emerging concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on customer protection.

NTIA Invites Feedback on ‘Open-Weight’ AI Systems: Weighing the Risks and Rewards

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has elicited public opinion on the profits and perils of “open-weight” AI models, reflecting transparency in its approach to molding the AI landscape.

Shaping the Future: Commerce Department Calls for Input on Regulating Influential AI Models

Call for Comments on the Regulation of Influential AI Models by the Commerce Department

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), dual-use foundation models—AI models with both civilian and military applications—have emerged as a topic of concern, prompting the Commerce Department to open a forum for public input.

Striking a Balance: CDAO’s Martell Advocates for Sustainable AI Development

According to Craig Martell, the Pentagon’s AI Chief, while the US military is capable of rapidly devising custom solutions for immediate issues, the need for a more systematic approach to transform these makeshift hacks into enduring, communicative AI systems is paramount.

Unlocking Potential: CNAS EVP Paul Scharre Delves into Large Language Models and Emerging AI Tech

DoD Insights on Large Language Models and AI: The Military Application Angle

In a recent four-day symposium in Washington, top officials from the Department of Defense (DoD) sat down with tech industry thought leaders to mull over the potential military usage of Large Language Models (LLMs) and other burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Boosting Semiconductor Production: Commerce Department Invests $1.5B in GlobalFoundries

Department of Commerce to Invest $1.5B in GlobalFoundries for Expansion of Chip Manufacturing

GlobalFoundries is set to receive a significant investment from the Department of Commerce through the CHIPS and Science Act. Valued at a potential $1.5 billion, this financial injection intends to expand GlobalFoundries’ manufacturing capabilities to enhance semiconductor chip production for various applications in automotive, defense, aerospace, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things among others. The original article can be found here .

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