All articles tagged with #government partnership
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Bulwark
The article criticizes a recent U.S. government partnership with private companies to build $80 billion worth of nuclear reactors, highlighting concerns about government involvement and ownership stakes that resemble socialist or Chinese-style practices, with the government funding, selecting, and gaining ownership in the private nuclear company Westinghouse.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has partnered with major tech companies and federal agencies to launch the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot program, aimed at providing researchers and educators with access to high-powered AI technologies. The program, born out of President Biden’s AI executive order, will serve as a framework for advancing AI technologies and ensuring the US remains a leader in AI research and innovation. Participating companies and agencies include Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, DARPA, NASA, and others, who are making in-kind contributions to provide access to their AI services and resources.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Moderna reported unexpected profits of $1.86 billion in the first quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations. The company forecasts $5 billion in COVID-19 vaccine sales for this year. Despite the profits, Moderna is still planning to increase the price of its COVID-19 vaccines by 400% as they move from federal distribution to the commercial market later this year. The price is expected to be in the range of $110 to $130 per dose. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel has faced criticism for the price hike, as the vaccine was developed in collaboration with government scientists at the National Institutes of Health and received substantial investment from taxpayers.