The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has delivered to the U.S. Congress a report on several technologies that are critical to the global competitiveness, economic growth and national security of the United States. The American COMPETE Act report analyzes economic impact, supply chain vulnerabilities, and policy recommendations for each of the following technologies:
Artificial intelligence
Internet of Things and Internet of Things in manufacturing
Quantum computing
Blockchain technology
New and advanced materials
Unmanned delivery services
Additive manufacturing
In delivering this report, NIST has fulfilled a requirement of the American COMPETE Act of 2021, which directed the secretary of commerce, in coordination with the Federal Trade Commission and other agencies, to report on these technologies. The secretary of commerce assigned the task to NIST, which has existing research programs and deep expertise in these areas.
“This report provides a critical analysis of where we are and where we need to go with these technologies that are crucial to the future of our nation,” said Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Laurie E. Locascio. “The strategies identified in this report will help us grow our economy, strengthen our competitiveness and build the skilled workforce we need to maintain our position of global technological leadership.”
For each technology, the report includes a snapshot of current research activities, public-private partnerships and standards development activities, as well as a review of economic impacts, supply chain risks and workforce needs. The report is based on publicly available literature, input from relevant federal agencies, and interviews with experts in the public and private sectors. It also includes material submitted in response to a request for information that NIST published in the F ..
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