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

White House revises critical technology list, removing data centers and batteries while adding quantum cryptography

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy published an updated National Security Science & Technology Strategy, removing data centers, batteries, and augmented reality from the critical technology list while adding post-quantum cryptography, integrated photonics, and high entropy alloys. The revision reflects the Trump administration's evolving technology priorities with implications for military capabilities and China deterrence.