Yesterday, U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Commerce Dept. launched the Disruptive Technology Protection Network with Japan and the Republic of Korea, hosting the first high-level trilateral summit in Washington, D.C.

🔗: justice.gov/opa/pr/readout…

Happening 4/29, the AI and Open Government Data Assets Working Group is hosting a public webinar about AI-Ready Open Government Data Assets at 2 PM ET.

Register to hear speakers discuss:

✔️ RFI Purpose
✔️ RFI Background
✔️ Questions and Answers
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The flash from a camera doesn’t just illuminate a background. It can also cause a popping sound with soot. Check out KUNC’s news story on how NIST researchers are measuring the sound of soot, which could help with wildfire safety: kunc.org/news/2024-04-1…

Are Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone? They could save your life! 
Learn more at: weather.gov/wrn/wea

#NEWS : Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s @Bisgov released an interim final rule amending the Department’s licensing policy for exports of firearms, ammunition, and related components under its jurisdiction. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

⌛️There’s about a week left to register for our upcoming webinar, “Cybersecurity Resources for Small to Medium-Sized Manufacturers.” Join Cybersecurity @ NIST and NIST MEP on May 2, 2024, during #SmallBusinessWeek .

Learn more and register here: nist.gov/itl/smallbusin…

#ICYMI : NTIA recently announced that it received more than 160 applications in funding requests totaling more than $2.64 billion for the second Notice of Funding Opportunity in the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program. bit.ly/4da1wcQ

This past week we hosted two military outreach events for military-connected entrepreneurs, offering guidance and resources to help start and grow their businesses. Check out our free resources for the military community: bit.ly/3qJAIMw

#ICYMI | Details of #EDATechHubs phase 2 applications released this week. Highlights include:

➡️ $435M secured in matching funds
➡️17 hubs w/labor org participation
➡️11 hubs partnering w/HBCUs
➡️11 hubs partnering w/Hispanic-serving Inst.
➡️ 9 hubs partnering w/tribal govs

Happy #GirlsInICT Day! As Secretary Gina Raimondo said Int’l Telecommunication Union's celebration in the Philippines, by working together, we can close the gender gap in STEM education and ensure a more equitable future in science and technology for everyone.

Today in Nairobi, I had a great meeting with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, PhD. We discussed opportunities for collaboration on everything from AI to green energy — and reaffirmed our commitment to deepen bilateral trade and investment ties.

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✅ Check out the lineup of FREE business workshops for the #SmallBusinessWeek Virtual Summit next Tuesday and Wednesday! sba.gov/blog/2024/2024…

✍️ Register here: sba.gov/nsbw

#NEWS : NOAA is expanding the availability of a new experimental heat tool called HeatRisk ahead of the hot summer months.

A collaboration between National Weather Service and CDC, HeatRisk provides info and guidance for those who are particularly vulnerable to heat. noaa.gov/news-release/n…

NOAA Weather Radio has you covered!
NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts local up-to-date weather warnings, watches, forecasts & other official hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Stay #WeatherReady & learn more at: weather.gov/nwr

Recently, you have probably seen the word “quantum” used everywhere — in computing, in names for tech companies, and maybe even for explanations of love and consciousness.

So ... what is quantum? Find out from National Institute of Standards and Technology. nist.gov/blogs/taking-m…

Today, we’re announcing a $6.14 billion preliminary agreement with Micron Technology.

This investment — coupled with Micron’s historic private investment of up to $125 billion — will help revitalize U.S. tech leadership and create tens of thousands of jobs. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…

#WorldTradeMonth2024 starts in just one week 🎉! Explore ITA’s World Trade Month page which features a video from Secretary Gina Raimondo, a list of thematic events, key resources and more➡️ trade.gov/world-trade-mo…

#NEWS : Biden-Harris Administration announced that U.S. Commerce Dept. and Micron Technology have signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to roughly $6.14 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act. commerce.gov/news/press-rel…