White House cuts data centers, batteries, and AR from the US critical technology list — post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, high entropy alloys among new additions
Appendix A of the 24-page document rewrites the federal Critical and Emerging Technologies list for the first time since February 2024.
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has updated the National Security Science & Technology Strategy, revising the Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET) list from 18 categories to 14. The changes include the removal of advanced cloud services, high-performance data storage, data centers, batteries, grid integration, gas turbine engines, and augmented and virtual reality.
In their place, the list now includes post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, high entropy alloys, and hardened operating systems for consumer use. The changes reflect the federal government's shift in focus, with funding now directed towards technologies that can complement private sector investments rather than compete with them.
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