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politics-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Biden's AI Order Faces Conservative Opposition Amid Push for Transparency and Regulation"

The Biden administration's executive order on AI, utilizing the Defense Production Act to compel tech companies to provide information, is facing opposition from the tech lobby, GOP lawmakers, and conservative activists who argue that it constitutes executive overreach. Critics are pushing for reforms to the Defense Production Act and have raised legal challenges against the new reporting requirements, while also seeking to slow down AI regulation in Congress. The use of emergency powers to regulate AI is sparking broader political disagreements over the regulation of private enterprise, with the Supreme Court also considering a related lawsuit that could impact federal agencies' regulatory authority.

via POLITICO|

#ai #biden-administration #conservative-activists

energyclimate-change2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden's Federal Funding Boosts American-Made Heat Pump Production and Clean Energy Initiatives"

President Joe Biden will utilize emergency wartime powers under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to allocate $169 million in federal funds to nine manufacturing projects aimed at boosting US production of heat pumps. Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than traditional heating methods and can both heat and cool homes and businesses by transferring heat from one area to another. The move is part of Biden's efforts to promote clean energy technology and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funding has drawn criticism from the American Gas Association, a lobbying group for the natural gas industry, while the Biden administration sees it as a step towards creating jobs and strengthening energy security.

via Daily Mail|

#clean-energy #defense-production-act #energyclimate-change

energy2 years ago•4 min saved

Biden Administration Boosts American-Made Heat Pump Manufacturing to Combat Climate Crisis

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $169 million in funding for nine projects aimed at accelerating electric heat pump manufacturing across the United States. These projects, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and authorized through the Defense Production Act, will create over 1,700 high-quality manufacturing jobs and help lower energy costs for families. The investments are part of the administration's efforts to build a clean energy economy, improve air quality, and reduce reliance on foreign energy sources. The selected projects will also contribute to the administration's Justice40 initiative, which aims to ensure that 40% of the benefits from federal climate and clean energy investments go to disadvantaged communities.

via Energy.gov|

#biden-harris-administration #clean-energy #defense-production-act

defenseinternational-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

"Pentagon's $500M Aid Boost Strengthens Ukraine's Security and Independence"

The Pentagon is utilizing a portion of the $40 billion Ukraine aid package to strengthen defense supply chains and reduce reliance on Russia and China. Grants have been issued to companies for projects such as modernizing rocket propulsion systems, expanding high-priority aluminum production, and exploring cobalt mining. The aim is to onshore critical defense supply chains and increase domestic production of key materials like aluminum and cobalt, which are currently dominated by Russia and China. The Pentagon also plans to open campuses across the country to facilitate collaborative efforts between U.S. and allied companies in various sectors of the defense supply chain. Additionally, the Pentagon expects to make awards to U.S. companies for manufacturing critical chemicals currently sourced from China.

via Defense News|

#defense-production-act #defenseinternational-relations #pentagon