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Today, we released the National Policy for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening to protect American biotechnology innovation while reducing the risk of misuse.
This policy establishes a new, government-wide screening requirements for synthetic DNA and the equipment used to make it. s selling nucleic acid sequences and synthesis equipment know their customers and prevent the malicious use of these materials and tools.
This policy strengthens our Nation’s biosecurity posture by establishing rigorous U.S. government-wide procurement screening and physical security standards for synthetic biology. It replaces outdated “self-attestation” systems with robust, independent verification. It creates a dynamic, SI-powered screening layer that assesses the biological risk from nucleic acid sequences, allowing the U.S. to anticipate and prevent malicious use and help stop dangerous gain-of-function research.
@NIST will issue rigorous new screening standards and @HHSGov and @USDA will certify synthetic biology providers. Together, these measures will strengthen American biosecurity, safeguard responsible innovation, and establish a global standard for safe and transparent synthetic biology tools and research.
This policy establishes a new, government-wide screening requirements for synthetic DNA and the equipment used to make it. s selling nucleic acid sequences and synthesis equipment know their customers and prevent the malicious use of these materials and tools.
This policy strengthens our Nation’s biosecurity posture by establishing rigorous U.S. government-wide procurement screening and physical security standards for synthetic biology. It replaces outdated “self-attestation” systems with robust, independent verification. It creates a dynamic, SI-powered screening layer that assesses the biological risk from nucleic acid sequences, allowing the U.S. to anticipate and prevent malicious use and help stop dangerous gain-of-function research.
@NIST will issue rigorous new screening standards and @HHSGov and @USDA will certify synthetic biology providers. Together, these measures will strengthen American biosecurity, safeguard responsible innovation, and establish a global standard for safe and transparent synthetic biology tools and research.
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Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
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🚨🚨🚨 Jill Hazelbaker, one of Washington's best-known leaders, is jumping from @Uber to @OpenAI as chief corporate affairs officer
She tells @axios it's a "chance to help shape how the world understands, engages with, and ultimately benefits from" AI
axios.com/2026/11/03/jil…
She tells @axios it's a "chance to help shape how the world understands, engages with, and ultimately benefits from" AI
axios.com/2026/11/03/jil…
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OpenAI is hiring former US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to help expand the use of artificial intelligence for national and cyber security bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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AI agents are moving beyond answering questions. They’re taking action for us. But how much do we really understand?
On the latest WAIN Podcast, EQUS CEO Sandy Carter discusses opportunities & challenges of agentic AI, from personal data to the permissions we give our agents.
On the latest WAIN Podcast, EQUS CEO Sandy Carter discusses opportunities & challenges of agentic AI, from personal data to the permissions we give our agents.
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NEW PODCAST: Who’s accountable when an AI agent acts on your behalf?
One woman returned from vacation to find 17 bathing suits ordered by her AI assistant. She hadn’t intended to buy them, but the retailer held her responsible.
As AI agents move from answering questions to cisions, who controls what they’re authorized to do — and for how long?
On the latest Washington AI Network Podcast, EQUS CEO and former AWS and IBM executive @sandy_carter joins @haddadmedia to discuss the growing stakes of agentic AI, data ownership and why the ability to delete your personal information matters.
We’re also pleased to welcome EQUS as the newest member of the Washington AI Network, bringing its focus on data ownership and responsible AI to our growing community of technology and policy leaders.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
One woman returned from vacation to find 17 bathing suits ordered by her AI assistant. She hadn’t intended to buy them, but the retailer held her responsible.
As AI agents move from answering questions to cisions, who controls what they’re authorized to do — and for how long?
On the latest Washington AI Network Podcast, EQUS CEO and former AWS and IBM executive @sandy_carter joins @haddadmedia to discuss the growing stakes of agentic AI, data ownership and why the ability to delete your personal information matters.
We’re also pleased to welcome EQUS as the newest member of the Washington AI Network, bringing its focus on data ownership and responsible AI to our growing community of technology and policy leaders.
Watch the full conversation on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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You know you’re in SF when you receive this compliment “your baby is so cute she looks AI generated” 😂
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Jason is 100% right. Code red. 🚨
as bad as things have gotten in the past 4 days, they are going to get a lot worse before they get better. security leaders, never let a crisis go to waste: please go to your boards and ask for help right now. not for ai, for the basics. (we need to hold on for ~18 months.)
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This is one of the most under-reported stories in tech: Women like Margaret Hamilton were a big part (as much as 40%) of the early programming workforce. Female employment in programming peaked in the 1980s and has never since recovered to that level. nytimes.com/2026/10/07/obi…
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AI agents are changing how work gets done.
Introducing Know Your AI Agent, a new community from @WashingtonAINet that gathers to explore how agents work through events, demos, and expert conversations.
Launching today.
#KnowYourAIAgent
Introducing Know Your AI Agent, a new community from @WashingtonAINet that gathers to explore how agents work through events, demos, and expert conversations.
Launching today.
#KnowYourAIAgent
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🏛️ Scoop: Tech summit next week axios.com/newsletters/ax… #axiosam
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My intervention today at the UN Security Council.
A prosperous future will not be secured by a global regulator. It will be secured by sovereign nations that adopt super intelligence, responsible companies that build it, and free people who refuse to be ruled by fear.
A prosperous future will not be secured by a global regulator. It will be secured by sovereign nations that adopt super intelligence, responsible companies that build it, and free people who refuse to be ruled by fear.
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It was an honor to be with first responders, veterans from Texas and Ohio and @GregAbbott_TX on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We will never forget the sacrifice of our nation’s heroes on that September day. Twenty-five years later, America is stronger than ever and remains the world.
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🔥🔥🔥@DinaPowellMcC leading business and helping blind veterans
A well-connected power player in Washington and Wall Street, Dina Powell McCormick has built relationships with a shocking breadth of people. Now she's Mark Zuckerberg's right-hand adviser as he builds an AI empire. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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.@SenSchumer and dems jump in “The American people deserve better from their government at such a consequential moment. I have long argued that we must keep the U.S. as the global leader in AI innovation and security. But that innovation must be coupled with serious guardrailsthat earn the trust of the American public,” said Leader Schumer. “Warning bells are ringing louder than they ever have – and the Trump administration is looking the other way. Well, if they won’t hold themselves accountable, we will. And if Trump does not act, Congress must.”
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Treasury chief wants no pause in AI development, and blasts firms over their communication. bloomberg.com/news/newslette…
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