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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released new data showing that 3.3 million small business owners and self-employed workers were covered by Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces in 2022. This group accounted for 28% of all Marketplace enrollment for individuals aged 21-64.

Meta has introduced new AI features aimed at enhancing user experience across its platforms. The announcement was made during the Connect event, highlighting several updates to Meta AI and other AI products.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership (CAPAL). This agreement aims to raise awareness of USDA as an employer among Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students and to support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of a diverse workforce.

The United States has announced a new military assistance package for Ukraine valued at $375 million. This aid comes as Ukraine continues to defend itself against ongoing attacks from Russia.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a crackdown on deceptive claims and schemes involving artificial intelligence (AI) through its new law enforcement sweep, Operation AI Comply. The FTC is taking action against several companies accused of using AI to engage in deceptive or unfair practices that harm consumers.

CDT’s Aliya Bhatia and Ariana Aboulafia have collaborated on a new op-ed that was published in Teen Vogue on September 24, 2024. The article discusses the impact of age verification technology on young disabled people.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized 47 truck carriers and freight shippers across the nation for their leadership in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency through the annual SmartWay Excellence Awards. This year's awards were announced at a virtual ceremony attended by EPA's SmartWay Partners, affiliates, key stakeholders, and media.

Ray-Ban Meta glasses, initially launched to great demand, are now receiving new AI features and expanded partnerships. These updates aim to enhance user experience by integrating advanced functionalities and more collaborative efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced additional security assistance for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian aggression. This support includes a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package valued at approximately $375 million, aimed at providing Ukraine with critical capabilities.

Less than two months after the AI Act came into force, oversight bodies have started meeting to discuss its implementation. The AI Board held its first official meeting, focusing on the Commission’s initial deliverables related to the Act and sharing best practices for national AI governance. Currently, the AI Board is the only active oversight body created by the AI Act. There is no public information available about the multistakeholder Advisory Forum or the Scientific Panel.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the advancement of eight new clean energy projects through the Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program. These projects, if approved, will receive over $248 million to lower electricity bills, expand access to renewable energy, and create jobs for rural families, small businesses, and agricultural producers.

Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer addressed the 2024 Hate Crimes Grantee Conference, organized by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The event brought together grantees of the Justice Department’s hate crime grants, including law enforcement agencies, states, community-based organizations, and national civil rights organizations.

The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development have released new residential sales statistics for August 2024. The report indicates that sales of new single-family houses were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 716,000. This figure is 4.7 percent below the revised July rate of 751,000 but shows an increase of 9.8 percent from the August 2023 estimate of 652,000.

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and House Homeland Security Committee Republicans have introduced a new bill to address increasing cyber threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) targeting critical infrastructure. Chairman Moolenaar and Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) led the effort with the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, which aims to establish an interagency task force. This task force will be led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the...

The Department of the Interior has announced significant progress for the Colorado River System's health. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton joined leaders from various water districts and the Gila River Indian Community to sign five new water conservation agreements. These agreements will utilize funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to advance water conservation efforts across the Western United States.

The Biden-Harris Administration has launched the National Semiconductor Technology Center’s (NSTC) Workforce Center of Excellence (WCoE) with a planned $250 million investment over ten years. This initiative aims to address workforce development challenges in the U.S. semiconductor industry, as global demand for advanced semiconductors increases.

The Center for American Progress (CAP) released a follow-up report to its February 2024 study on generative artificial intelligence (AI), which emphasized the need for responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. The original report highlighted a significant gap in safety measures between first-party deployments by developers and third-party deployments via application programming interfaces (APIs).

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "Improving Governance Outcomes Through AI Documentation: Bridging Theory and Practice." The report emphasizes the importance of AI documentation as a tool for governing AI systems, providing stakeholders both within and outside AI organizations with insights into the development, functionality, and risks associated with these systems.

Heriberto Mendez-Lozano, 26, received a 38-year sentence for committing hostage-taking and human smuggling, among other charges, on September 17, according to a September 18 news release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) unit.

The court-authorized law enforcement operation stopped botnet devices infected by People’s Republic of China state-sponsored hackers with Technology Group, according to a Sept. 18 news release from the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

The global tech trade association ITI has responded to the Government of India's decision to extend its import management system by three months. The policy, initially set to expire on September 30, 2024, would have introduced a new licensing regime for importing tablets, laptops, and other technology devices.

Microsoft Corp. announced on Tuesday the expansion of its Global Engineering Development Center to Abu Dhabi, UAE. This new center marks one of Microsoft's first engineering centers in the Arab world and joins a global network of development centers focused on AI innovations, cloud technologies, and advanced cybersecurity solutions.

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has announced nearly $75 million in funding to support health care services in rural America. This investment aims to launch new opioid treatment and recovery services, strengthen maternal health care in the South, and help rural hospitals remain operational.

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco today in New York City. The meeting underscored the growing importance of the U.S.-Angola partnership, highlighted by President Biden’s upcoming trip to Angola.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and ministers from 13 Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners held their third Ministerial meeting this year to discuss IPEF Pillars II, III, and IV. During the virtual meeting, Secretary Raimondo noted the progress made since the last meeting in Singapore in June 2024. She highlighted steps taken by the partners to build resilient supply chains, transition to clean economies, and level the playing field for businesses.