# Department of Commerce

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-20**: Official Framework Release — The White House formally unveils the National AI Governance Framework.
- **2026-01-10**: Draft Framework Leak — Preliminary details of the mandatory reporting requirements leak to the press.
- **2024-05-15**: NIST Risk Framework — NIST releases version 1.0 of the AI Risk Management Framework.
- **2023-10-30**: Executive Order 14110 — Initial EO on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI established voluntary commitments.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### 1,700+ Federal AI Contracts: How Fearmongering Fuels a $90B Expansion
2026-06-28 03:03:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. government's AI contracts have more than tripled to over 1,700 in four years, with $90B in spending, yet fears about AI's societal impact mirror historical panics that led to policy mistakes. For AI developers and researchers, this tension could define the regulatory landscape.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/ai-fearmongering-90b-federal-contracts

### White House Unveils Comprehensive Federal Framework for AI Governance
2026-03-21 00:36:16 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The Biden-Harris administration has released a definitive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence, establishing mandatory safety protocols and transparency standards for developers. This move marks a shift from voluntary commitments to a structured federal oversight model aimed at mitigating systemic risks.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/white-house-ai-regulation-framework-2026

### VP Vance Warns of Corporate AI Surveillance Risks to American Privacy
2026-02-19 06:07:54 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Vice President JD Vance has signaled a major shift in the administration's AI stance, expressing deep concern over corporate surveillance of American citizens. His remarks suggest a looming regulatory focus on how private entities deploy AI-driven monitoring and behavioral data collection.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/vance-ai-surveillance-warning-2025

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