US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.

Under the new rules, the departments of Defense and Energy will each identify at least three sites where the private sector can build AI data centers.

The rapid growth and huge electricity needs spawned by the artificial intelligence revolution spurs a directive to lease federal sites owned by Defense and Energy departments for power supply centers.

President Joe Biden signed an order aimed at strengthening federal computer networks in the wake of damaging espionage intrusions by the Chinese government.

President Joe Biden signed an executive order today opening federal land to data centers, setting up a key test on energy policy for the next As I write this morni

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Thursday to improve cybersecurity around the country in an effort to protect the privacy of users and help shield them from cyberattacks.

President Joe Biden issued an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses and cracking down on foreign hackers targeting critical infrastructure. The order establishes mandatory cybersecurity standards for government contractors,

Provisions in the order call for the development of minimum cybersecurity standards for government technology contractors and require that contractors submit evidence that they’re complying with the rules.

Brandishing $102 billion in I.T. purchasing power, the U.S. will require tech firms that want government contracts to meet higher security standards, the White House says.