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Growing Risks for Emerging Technologies

The U.S. Government continues to address what it has identified as National Security risks with the development of key emerging technologies. In response, university researchers should expect increased regulatory efforts to address the risks, including stronger export controls on specific equipment—for example, —as well as broader measures, including through of certain types of foreign investment, and .

Three technologies have been as being of “particular importance” over the coming decade. These technologies are relevant to CU Boulder research efforts, and include:

  • Next generation computing (i.e. microelectronics, quantum information systems and artificial intelligence)
  • Biotech/biomanufacturing
  • Clean energy

One clear example of this in practice is the on providing quantum computing services to persons located in 91Ƭ and Belarus.   

For CU Boulder researchers operating in these areas, it is crucial, now more than ever, to ensure compliance with a variety of government regulatory regimes, including export controls. For greater context into those technologies that are facing increased scrutiny, and relevant to CU Boulder, please see our list of Emerging Technologies of Interest.

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