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'''Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CET)''' is a recently established office within the Department of Energy (DOE), launched to leverage DOE’s scientific and technical capabilities in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum computing, and semiconductors to enhance U.S. competitiveness and security. It replaces the [[Office of Artificial Intelligence and Technology]]. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies}} ==Mission== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies seeks to harness DOE’s vast resources, including its 17 National Laboratories, to maintain U.S. leadership in critical and emerging technologies (CET) vital for economic growth and national defense. It coordinates DOE’s efforts to integrate these technologies into energy, science, and security solutions, fosters responsible innovation like trustworthy AI, and builds strategic partnerships with industry and academia to accelerate technological breakthroughs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies |title=Office of CET |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Parent organization== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies operates directly under the [[Department of Energy]], reporting to the Under Secretary for Science and Innovation, and serves as a pivotal coordinator within DOE’s broader mission structure.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-office-coordinate-critical-and-emerging-technology |title=DOE Launches CET Office |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Legislation== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies was not created by specific legislation but was established in response to President Biden’s [https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence Executive Order on AI] issued October 30, 2023, with its formal launch announced on December 12, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-office-coordinate-critical-and-emerging-technology |title=DOE Launches CET Office |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Partners== * DOE National Laboratories for technical expertise * Industry leaders for technology integration<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies |title=Office of CET |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> * Academic institutions for research collaboration ==Number of employees== The exact number of employees in CET is not publicly specified, as it operates within DOE’s broader workforce of over 14,000.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/about-us |title=About DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Organization structure== CET is structured to unify DOE’s efforts in emerging technologies: ===Leader=== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies is headed by a Director, who also serves as DOE’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-office-coordinate-critical-and-emerging-technology |title=DOE Launches CET Office |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ===Divisions=== The divisions include: * AI Coordination Team for governance and innovation.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/artificial-intelligence-doe |title=AI at DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> * Technology Integration Team for cross-program alignment. * Partnership Development Team for external collaborations. ==List of programs== * AI Talent Pilot Program<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/artificial-intelligence-doe |title=AI at DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> * Quantum Science Research Support * Biotechnology Advancement Initiatives ==Last total enacted budget== The specific budget for CET is not publicly isolated, as it’s funded within DOE’s broader FY 2024 budget of $10.1 billion, with initial seed funding tied to the AI Executive Order.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/doe-fy-2024-budget-volume-1-v4.pdf |title=FY 2024 Budget |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Staff== CET employs scientists, policy experts, and technology specialists, though exact numbers are not detailed separately from DOE’s staff; its Director, Helena Fu, also serves as Chief AI Officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-office-coordinate-critical-and-emerging-technology |title=DOE Launches CET Office |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Funding== CET’s funding began with allocations following the 2023 AI Executive Order, integrated into DOE’s annual appropriations, with ongoing support from interagency and private-sector partnerships.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies |title=Office of CET |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Services provided== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies coordinates DOE’s technology efforts, supports policymaking with technical insights, develops partnerships to advance tech integration, and governs AI use to ensure safety and innovation across DOE’s missions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies |title=Office of CET |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Regulations overseen== CET does not directly oversee federal regulations but supports DOE’s compliance with AI and technology-related policies under the 2023 Executive Order.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/cet/artificial-intelligence-doe |title=AI at DOE |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Headquarters address== 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585 ==History== The Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies was launched on December 12, 2023, following President Biden’s October 30, 2023, Executive Order on AI, replacing DOE’s earlier Office for Artificial Intelligence and Technology to broaden its focus across critical technologies, reflecting DOE’s strategic priority shift.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-office-coordinate-critical-and-emerging-technology |title=DOE Launches CET Office |publisher=Department of Energy |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.energy.gov/cet/office-critical-and-emerging-technologies Official Website] * [[wikipedia:United States Department of Energy]] * [https://www.energy.gov/cet/artificial-intelligence-doe AI at DOE] ==References== <references />