US and Sweden expand cooperation on AI and strategic technologies
The memorandum includes collaboration on biomedical research, quantum technologies and space innovation.
The White House has announced a new Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Sweden focused on cooperation in strategic technologies, research, and industrial innovation.
The agreement includes cooperation on AI systems, advanced connectivity, and secure 5G and 6G infrastructure. The memorandum also references collaboration on telecommunications standards, subsea communications infrastructure, and industrial AI applications.
Additional areas of cooperation include biomedical research, nuclear energy, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, and space technologies. The agreement also highlights research security, supply chain resilience, intellectual property protection, and safeguards related to sensitive research activities.
The US-Sweden agreement builds on a previous bilateral science and technology partnership established in 2006. The memorandum was published by The White House and its implementation will involve coordination mechanisms that also consider relevant EU regulatory developments.
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