Matt Hourihan

Mar 14, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Matt Hourihan |Divyansh Kaushik

The breadth of artificial intelligence (AI) applications is staggering, from bolstering national defense to revolutionizing energy systems and advancing scientific discovery. This technology is pivotal in shaping our technological and economic competition, particularly with China. To secure our advantage, we must harness a powerful but often overlooked asset: the Department of Energy’s (DOE) national laboratory system.

Mar 14, 2024 | realcleardefense.com | Matt Hourihan |Divyansh Kaushik

Why America Must Invest in DOE Labs To Win the AI Race Against China

May 17, 2023 | brookings.edu | Matt Hourihan |Mark Muro |Melissa Chapman

The legislative accomplishments of the previous session of Congress have given advocates of more robust innovation and industrial development investments much to be excited about.

Mar 10, 2023 | fas.org | Matt Hourihan

On Thursday, President Biden kicked off the FY 2024 cycle with the latest budget request. This skinny version of the budget – full details of which will come on Monday – contained similar themes as prior budgets: a focus on clean energy and climate, manufacturing and supply chains, applied R&D, place-based innovation, and cancer research, among others. But as the first budget before a divided Congress, the Administration’s plans face greater hurdles than in prior years.