2025-01-22
In total, before the end of my first full business day in Washington and the White House, we've already secured nearly $3 trillion of new investments in the United States. And probably, that's going to be six or seven by the end of the week. [video]
TechCrunch
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle unveil The Stargate Project, a JV to invest in US AI infrastructure, committing $100B now and up to $500B over the next four years
OpenAI says that it will team up with both the Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and with Oracle, along with others, to build multiple data centers for AI in the U.S.
2025-01-05
Today, I had the honor of bestowing the Medal of Freedom - our nation's highest civilian honor - on a group of extraordinary people who have given their sacred effort to shape the culture and cause of America. [image]
Denver Post
Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Tim Gill, who founded the publishing software company Quark before becoming an influential LGBTQ+ activist
“He has helped lead the fight against HIV-AIDS, laid the groundwork for marriage equality and so much more”
2024-08-15
Today, I welcomed over 100 leaders in the digital creator economy to the White House. These folks don't just embody innovation and a breakthrough in how we communicate - they're a major share of our global economy. They're the future. And I wanted to hear from them.
TechCrunch
President Biden speaks at the first White House Creator Economy Conference, with about 100 startup founders, industry stakeholders, and creators in attendance
Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch :
2024-04-25
Tune in as I deliver remarks on the Senate passage of the national security package. https://twitter.com/...
The Verge
President Biden signs the ByteDance-TikTok divest-or-ban bill into law, after the Senate passed it by 79-18; the House passed the legislation 360-58 on April 20
The divest-or-ban bill is now law, starting the clock for ByteDance to make its move. The company has an initial nine months …
2023-11-21
Folks, it's President Biden. You're hearing from me today from a new platform, but my message to you hasn't changed: Right now, we face an inflection point - one of those challenging moments in history where the decisions we make today will determine decades to come. But I don't see a dark, dismal, divided future for America. I see an America about to take off. I'll continue doing everything in my power to meet this moment - and keep you posted along the way.
Axios
The White House launches accounts on Threads for Joe Biden, his campaign, Kamala Harris, FLOTUS, and others; the White House says the move is not related to X
Maria Curi / Axios :
2023-11-02
To realize the promise of AI and manage the risks, we need to govern this technology. Here's how my Administration is setting the standard for AI safety, security, and trust. [image]
Wired
The Office of Management and Budget releases draft rules for US federal agencies to assess AI in health care, law enforcement, and housing for potential harms
Draft rules from the White House would require federal agencies to assess AI systems currently in use in law enforcement …
To realize the promise of AI and manage the risks, we need to govern this technology. Here's how my Administration is setting the standard for AI safety, security, and trust. [image]
TechCrunch
At the UK's AI Safety Summit, the UK releases the Bletchley Declaration, signed by 28 countries and the EU, and the US announces an AI Safety Institute
from government to civil society to the private sector — must work together to build a future where AI creates opportunity, advances equity, and protects fundamental rights and fre...
2023-10-24
For too long, science and innovation - and the economic opportunity that came with it - was concentrated on the coasts. Not anymore. Tech Hubs will bring this work to communities across the country. [image]
NBC News
The White House designates 31 communities across the US as regional Tech Hubs that can compete for $40M to $75M each in grants, under the CHIPS and Science Act
The White House and the Commerce Department announced … Trevor Mogg / Digital Trends : White House unveils 31 U.S. tech hubs to boost industry Brittany Roston / SlashGear : White H...
Tech Hubs made possible by our CHIPS and Science Act will bring together folks from industry to local governments, supercharging innovation and developing the tech of the future. Today, I announced 31 Hubs will get to compete for up to $75 million each to scale up their work.
NBC News
The White House designates 31 communities across the US as regional Tech Hubs that can compete for $40M to $75M each in grants, under the CHIPS and Science Act
The White House and the Commerce Department announced … Trevor Mogg / Digital Trends : White House unveils 31 U.S. tech hubs to boost industry Brittany Roston / SlashGear : White H...
2023-06-27
Tune in as the Vice President and I kick off the next phase of our Administration's Investing in America tour with a significant high-speed internet infrastructure announcement at the White House. https://twitter.com/...
CNN
A look at how the $42.5B US broadband infrastructure plan will be allocated: Texas leads with $3.3B+, California gets $1.8B+, Missouri gets $1.7B+, and more
find out how much your state will get Kris Holt / Engadget : The Biden administration's $42 billion broadband program is finally getting underway Anton Shilov / Tom's Hardware : U....
2023-06-21
We'll see more technological change in the next decade than we saw in the last 50 years. Artificial Intelligence is already driving that change. We're committed to safeguarding folks' safety - from protecting privacy to addressing bias and disinformation.
MIT Technology Review
A look at the recent debates in the AI industry over existential risks, as what were once considered extreme views have now become mainstream talking points
“Ghost stories are contagious.” — Who's afraid of the big bad bots? A lot of people, it seems.
Tune in as I discuss my Administration's commitment to seizing the opportunities and managing the risks of Artificial Intelligence. https://twitter.com/...
MIT Technology Review
A look at the recent debates in the AI industry over existential risks, as what were once considered extreme views have now become mainstream talking points
“Ghost stories are contagious.” — Who's afraid of the big bad bots? A lot of people, it seems.
2023-04-05
When it comes to AI, we must both support responsible innovation and ensure appropriate guardrails to protect folks' rights and safety. Our Administration is committed to that balance, from addressing bias in algorithms - to protecting privacy and combating disinformation.
Wired
Instead of halting AI research, an unfeasible task, the industry must improve transparency and accountability by being open to external audits and to regulation
Sasha Luccioni / Wired :
2023-03-14
At my direction, @SecYellen and my National Economic Council Director worked with banking regulators to address problems at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. I'm pleased they reached a solution that protects workers, small businesses, taxpayers, and our financial system. https://twitter.com/...
New York Times
Signature's and SVB's collapse was aided by GOP-led Dodd-Frank reforms that raised the “stress test” threshold from $50B to $250B, pushed for by SVB executives
Officials with Signature and Silicon Valley banks, which regulators seized in recent days, called for looser financial requirements for midsize banks.
I'm firmly committed to holding those responsible for this mess fully accountable and to continuing our efforts to strengthen oversight and regulation of larger banks so that we are not in this position again. I'll have more to say on this tomorrow morning.
New York Times
Signature's and SVB's collapse was aided by GOP-led Dodd-Frank reforms that raised the “stress test” threshold from $50B to $250B, pushed for by SVB executives
Officials with Signature and Silicon Valley banks, which regulators seized in recent days, called for looser financial requirements for midsize banks.
I'm firmly committed to holding those responsible for this mess fully accountable and to continuing our efforts to strengthen oversight and regulation of larger banks so that we are not in this position again. I'll have more to say on this tomorrow morning.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC say all Silicon Valley Bank depositors will be “fully” protected, and their money will be available on March 13
At my direction, @SecYellen and my National Economic Council Director worked with banking regulators to address problems at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. I'm pleased they reached a solution that protects workers, small businesses, taxpayers, and our financial system. https://twitter.com/...
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC say all Silicon Valley Bank depositors will be “fully” protected, and their money will be available on March 13
2023-03-13
At my direction, @SecYellen and my National Economic Council Director worked with banking regulators to address problems at Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. I'm pleased they reached a solution that protects workers, small businesses, taxpayers, and our financial system. https://twitter.com/...
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC say all Silicon Valley Bank depositors will be “fully” protected, and their money will be available on March 13
WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen …
I'm firmly committed to holding those responsible for this mess fully accountable and to continuing our efforts to strengthen oversight and regulation of larger banks so that we are not in this position again. I'll have more to say on this tomorrow morning.
U.S. Department of the Treasury
The US Treasury, Federal Reserve, and the FDIC say all Silicon Valley Bank depositors will be “fully” protected, and their money will be available on March 13
WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen …
2022-09-16
I decided to run for president after Charlottesville because I believed our story is to unite as one people, one nation, one America. Today, we convened a first-of-its-kind United We Stand Summit held at the White House to make that story clear.
Washington Post
At a WH summit, tech companies, including YouTube, Twitch, Microsoft, and Meta, announce new policies and tools to combat the spread of extremism on their sites
Cat Zakrzewski / Washington Post :