FBI disrupts intricate North Korean fake-call scheme tied to $400M in crypto theft
FBI disrupts intricate North Korean fake-call scheme tied to $400M in crypto theft
Digital Government
CMS lets states punt Medicaid work requirements by six months
The move gives states additional time to upgrade eligibility systems to comply with federal regulations.
Artificial Intelligence
VA plans further VA.gov updates as it looks to expand AI integration
The department is working with America.gov to shape how AI tools interact with its website, while planning additional modernization releases in the new year.
Ideas
AI is changing both sides of FOIA. Here’s how agencies should prepare.
COMMENTARY: Three priorities for modern FOIA programs.
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Artificial Intelligence
National Cancer Institute teases AI-assisted cancer care records retrieval
National Institutes of Health leadership believes AI can help patients identify clinical trials for which they may be eligible.
Digital Government
State Department to pilot online passport applications for first-time applicants
The pilot application will be accessible through America.gov, the federal government’s AI-powered chatbot.
People
CMS grows office space as part of tech-minded hiring
The agency’s staffing plan emphasizes hiring program integrity and technology staff, according to its fiscal year 2027 congressional budget justification.
People
Lame-duck Congress expedites search for next GAO leader
The last time lawmakers vetted candidates for GAO’s top job, a congressional commission spent more than a year on its search. Now members are being given 24 hours to find candidates in a process top Democrats call a "sham."
Artificial Intelligence
Mona, the AI running a Stockholm café, still can’t turn a profit
Most days, the café logs fewer than 10 purchases, and on many of them, Mona’s token costs match or exceed that day’s revenue.
Digital Government
HUD plans OCIO overhaul, new division for data and AI
The proposed changes would create a new data and artificial intelligence division and realign the chief data officer under OCIO.
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CMS CIO to leave agency at end of month
The official oversaw $850 million in IT savings, the deployment of a multi-cloud environment and an emphasis on AI outcomes during his tenure.
Cybersecurity
Nvidia spying allegations test Washington’s defenses against tech espionage
Military investigators say they are helping companies guard against foreign spies. Some executives say that assistance is often one-sided.
Cybersecurity
CISA outlines internal plan to swiftly address cyber, infrastructure threats
Guidance to agency staff outlines what senior officials need to know about major risks, national preparedness and CISA’s ability to respond, using terminology familiar in military and intelligence planning.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers call for bipartisan approach to AI, quantum policy in next Congress
Republican Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina said he expects political headwinds for emerging technologies, while Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico urged Congress to work together to sustain U.S. leadership in quantum.
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Digital Government
Democratic Congress likely to scrutinize Medicaid work requirements, Medicare AI test
Democrats have said they will quickly move on both health technology issues in the coming session.
Ideas
The new FBI: Better technology to meet the mission
COMMENTARY | FBI Director Kash Patel outlines how the Bureau has upgraded its technology capabilities.
Cybersecurity
Trump nominates Palantir security chief Michael LoSapio to lead CISA
If confirmed, the cybersecurity executive would take over an agency rebuilding after workforce cuts and nearly 22 months without a permanent director.
People
GSA tech shop asks employees to submit daily updates
Internal emails say Justin Adelman, a U.S. Tech Force fellow, is now leading America.gov efforts with Sam Corcos’ oversight.
Cybersecurity
CISA updates cyber reporting form as broader incident mandate awaits approval
The agency wants more thorough details about cyberattacks while its long-delayed CIRCIA rulemaking remains under review.
Emerging Tech
The ears have it in NIST’s facial recognition research
Trained forensic examiners can often identify someone after seeing only one or two facial features, and their preferred place to begin is surprisingly far from the eyes.
