The new policies are the agencies' first response to two White House executive orders that directed agencies to put political appointees in charge of decisions about science funding and integrity. The policies could shape the work of the nearly 300,000 scientists and engineerswho work for federal agencies and the almost US$200 billion of science funded by the US government.
The rise of decision intelligence consolidates business data analytics, allowing stakeholders to make smart data-driven decisions by simplifying data access and usability for all users.
User access to data from connected devices will be crucial, requiring companies to design products for secure direct sharing, with compliance obligations beginning in September 2027.