Amazon Web Services commits to providing U.S. federal agencies up to $1 billion in cloud service discounts through 2028, joining Oracle and OpenAI in major deals aimed at accelerating government digital transformation and AI adoption.
Sean Cairncross is confirmed as the first national cyber director, tasked with coordinating cybersecurity across government agencies and developing national policies, despite lawmakers' concerns over his nomination amid federal cyber workforce cuts.
The U.S. Army unveils a groundbreaking $10 billion enterprise deal with Palantir, revolutionizing its software procurement model to increase agility, transparency, and cost savings through flexible, enterprise-wide licensing agreements.
Federal funding cuts leave US biomedical research in crisis as UMass Chan Medical School receives only $2 million in grants versus the typical $25-30 million, while private investors focus on short-term commercial projects rather than basic science, creating a devastating $23 million funding gap.
AI revolutionizes the nation, catalyzing a renaissance with soaring economic growth, streamlined public services, and a commitment of £14 billion and 13,250 jobs from private tech firms, fueled by the government's AI Action Plan.
Hyper, an AI startup, secures $6.3 million in funding to automate non-emergency 911 calls through an AI voice system, aiming to reduce burden on call centers and prioritize emergencies.
A $1 billion fund launches NextLadder Ventures to develop AI tools over 15 years, partnering with Anthropic, to aid frontline workers like public defenders, parole officers, and social workers in spurring economic mobility through grants and investments in nonprofits and for-profits.
The Department of Defense awards contracts to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI to accelerate adoption of advanced AI capabilities, leveraging frontier companies' technology and talent to develop agentic AI workflows across mission areas through a commercial-first approach.
AI powerhouses Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Elon Musk's xAI secure lucrative defense contracts worth up to $200 million from the U.S. government, signaling the military's accelerated adoption of cutting-edge AI capabilities for national security, while Musk unveils Grok for Government, an AI suite tailored for government agencies.
Former President Trump wields sweeping veto power over major decisions at U.S. Steel, including plant closures and wage cuts, through a 'golden share' that transfers to government agencies after his presidency.