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In a proclamation issued on December 30, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. designated January 2025 as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The proclamation emphasizes the ongoing global issue of human trafficking, which affects over 27 million people and highlights efforts to combat it through federal action, legislation, and international collaboration. The President urges Americans to educate themselves on the signs of trafficking and engage in activities that prevent it. The goal is to create a world where individuals are free from fear and exploitation, and treated with dignity and respect.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is planning to introduce a new collection to gather information on grantee reporting requirements specific to its Accelerating Research through International Network-to-Network Collaboration (AccelNet) Program. This action is in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. NSF is inviting public comments on this proposal until February 28, 2025. The proposed modification focuses on creating a tailored report template that reflects the international networking aims of the AccelNet program, as opposed to the NSF's standard template which does not adequately address these aspects.

The Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) National Coordination Office is asking for public input on creating an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan as directed by a Presidential Executive Order. The Plan aims to support America's leadership in AI and prevent unnecessary regulations from hindering private sector innovation. Responses are needed by March 15, 2025, and can cover various AI policy topics, such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and international collaboration. These responses will help shape the policies for AI development in the United States.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended the Expanded Collaborative Search Pilot (CSP) program for two more years, lasting until October 31, 2022. This program is a joint effort with the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) to exchange search results for patent applications before any office issues a decision. The goal is to improve the quality and efficiency of patent examination by sharing these results early in the process. Applicants must meet specific requirements, such as filing complete applications and petitions, to participate in this program, which allows collaboration with multiple international patent offices.