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White House revises critical tech list, adding AI safety and quantum crypto

The White House has updated its critical technology list, removing categories like data centers, batteries, and augmented reality while adding post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, and high-entropy alloys. This revision, the first since February 2024, aims to refocus federal efforts on emerging technologies by reducing government investment in areas where the private sector is already heavily involved, such as data center construction. The updated list will influence export controls, foreign investment screening, and research funding priorities. AI

IMPACT Refocuses government R&D and investment away from areas with strong private sector activity, potentially accelerating private sector innovation in AI safety and related fields.

RANK_REASON Update to a national technology list by a government body. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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White House revises critical tech list, adding AI safety and quantum crypto

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    White House cuts data centers, batteries, and AR from the US critical technology list — post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, high entropy alloys among new additions

    Appendix A of the 24-page document rewrites the federal Critical and Emerging Technologies list for the first time since February 2024.