White House Removes Data Storage and Datacenters from 'Critical Technology' List
The White House has updated its National Security Science & Technology Strategy, removing high-performance data storage and datacenters from the list of 'Critical and Emerging Technologies.' This list is crucial as it informs various federal policies, including export controls and research and development focus. While data storage and datacenters are no longer explicitly categorized as 'critical,' the updated strategy continues to emphasize other technologies such as AI, quantum computing, photonics, cybersecurity, and advanced networking. The previous strategy's 'advanced computing' section, which encompassed high-performance data storage, datacenters, advanced cloud services, and data processing techniques, has been dropped. However, 'data management, including storage and security,' is still mentioned under the updated information management and cybersecurity list. The change reflects a shift in focus within the national security strategy, which aims to underpin the nation's economic security, science, ... 
