People
Biden selects NSA veteran as national cyber director nominee
White House officials named former National Security Agency official Harry Coker, Jr. as the nominee to replace former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis amid the ongoing implementation of the new National Cyber Strategy.
Modernization
Federal agencies plan to spend $770M ramping up their electric vehicle usage this year
The Biden administration has ambitious goals to electrify the federal fleet, but many obstacles remain.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden: New AI agreement will 'shepherd' responsible innovation, but legislation still needed
President Joe Biden made remarks following the announcement of new private sector AI accords, but members of Congress from both parties agreed with the need to develop regulatory law.
Cybersecurity
Justice to merge 2 offices in step with cyber implementation plan
The agency has been granted new and important roles under the Biden administration’s plan to safeguard U.S. digital networks.
Cybersecurity
White House announces new program to designate cyber-secure IoT devices
The Biden administration announced its Cyber Trust Mark labeling program to ensure commercial smart home devices have sufficient cybersecurity tech in place.
Policy
Semiconductor industry group warns against new limits on chip exports to China
A spokesperson for the National Security Council told Nextgov/FCW that the Biden administration’s export controls “have been carefully tailored to focus on technology with national security implications.”
Cybersecurity
Experts warn of financial challenges and gaps in cyber implementation plan
From a crucial lack of federal funding to longstanding issues with the cyber workforce, experts told Nextgov/FCW that the new cybersecurity implementation plan features major “financial potholes.”
Cybersecurity
White House unveils fiscal 2025 cybersecurity investment priorities
The administration is urging agencies to align their fiscal 2025 budget requests with recent guidance that prioritizes strengthening federal networks and systems against cyber intrusions.
Artificial Intelligence
First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
Designing trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the NAIAC’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
Digital Government
Will Hurd, former GOP lawmaker with tech expertise, announces White House bid
The three-term Texas congressman was the lead sponsor of the law that created the Technology Modernization Fund.
Cybersecurity
Vacant White House cyber post draws concern amid global software breach
In the aftermath of a global cyberattack exposing personal data on millions of Americans, calls are growing for the White House to fill the top slot at the Office of the National Cyber Director.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden to meet with AI experts to talk regulation and safety
Eight specialists in various sectors of artificial intelligence will join President Joe Biden in San Francisco, California today for more collaboration on risk mitigation.
Emerging Tech
Trade groups press White House to digitize forms of identification
Stronger digital identity solutions would curb future cyber attacks driven by identity and make stolen personal data less valuable, a coalition of 10 trade groups writes in a new letter.
Artificial Intelligence
White House efforts to get data equity-ready will also support AI, official says
Executive agencies are prioritizing new best practices to harmonize AI systems and public data to both mitigate bias and support equity.
Emerging Tech
White House makes case for renewed Quantum Initiative Act
As funding under the National Quantum Initiative Act is set to expire, OSTP official Charles Tahan outlined several priority areas for the U.S. quantum sciences ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence
Emerging tech, misinformation dominate May transatlantic council talks
The Transatlantic Technology and Trade Council spent last week laying groundwork for unified action on new technologies worldwide.
Digital Government
Senate passes debt deal, agency spending freeze bill headed to Biden's desk
Bipartisan leaders pledge to pass fiscal 2024 funding bills to avoid a sequestration next year.
Digital Government
With Days Until Feds Could Miss Paychecks, White House and Republicans Inch Closer to Averting a Default
The gap between the two sides is narrowing.
People
Debt ceiling furloughs are unconstitutional, union will argue before court next week
The lawsuit seeks to force the Biden administration to take unilateral action to avoid a default.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Releases New AI National Frameworks, Educator Recommendations
The Biden administration unveiled a docket full of more artificial intelligence regulatory efforts to promote responsible development, adoption and usage of increasingly smart systems.
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