Trump's AI task force leaders are scheduled to meet Thursday, with the full committee convening next week. Vice chair Scott Kupor said the group will release a charter outlining goals after the first full meeting, while polls show most US voters want stronger government regulation of AI.
The Pentagon announced a $350 million quantum computing initiative to maintain US technological leadership amid intensifying competition with China. The effort aims to develop advanced quantum capabilities for military applications including weapons systems, encryption-breaking, and complex logistics optimization. Both nations are heavily investing in quantum technology as a strategic priority.