RT is now a main unit of Russian intelligence apparatus, US and allies say
RT is now a main unit of Russian intelligence apparatus, US and allies say
Artificial Intelligence
White House leads public-private commitment to curb AI-based sexually abusive material
Leading private sector companies signed voluntary agreements with the White House to train and monitor their AI models to avoid such misuse.
Modernization
Lawmakers mull a fraud-focused scorecard for oversight
Agency watchdogs warned lawmakers that their centralized fraud analytics capacity could end next year without congressional action.
Ideas
Strengthening public-private collaboration in the post-Chevron era
Congress will need to foster a deeper understanding of complex, bleeding-edge technology issues to craft effective regulations that will endure scrutiny.
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Cybersecurity
House China hawks look to curb Transportation Department’s LiDAR purchases
Cybersecurity experts say foreign adversaries’ LiDAR can open backdoors into military systems and other sensitive equipment.
Cybersecurity
Chinese-made cargo equipment enables cyber, espionage risks in US ports, congressional probe finds
China’s embassy in D.C. denied the findings and accused the U.S. of exacerbating supply chain security risks.
Emerging Tech
So you want to build a quantum computer?
Researchers at Argonne National Lab are leaning on multiple scientific disciplines to unlock the necessary components of a successful quantum computer.
Digital Government
Why digital identity should be a priority for the next president
MITRE called for greater attention to identity issues after a series of workshops held with stakeholders about the importance of White House leadership.
People
Lawmakers file discharge petition to repeal controversial tax rule affecting federal retirees
The Social Security Fairness Act has broad bipartisan support both in Congress and among federal employee unions.
Modernization
Inside the IRS push for digital transformation
IRS employees at an Austin, Texas processing center must still sort through heaps of paper documents. But digitization tools are being powered on to help.
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How AI in the cloud is poised to transform government services
In a rapidly digitizing world, the intersection of the cloud and AI is providing federal agencies with immense opportunities for enhancing performance, increasing efficiency and strengthening cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Applications are open for IoT device cyber certifiers
The program seeks to help consumers make more informed buying decisions about everyday technology products that can be prone to attempted hacks.
Modernization
VA needs stricter oversight for EHR deployment, top Republican says
Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., who chairs the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, said he appreciated VA’s engagement with Congress “about establishing some metrics that Oracle has to abide by in order to keep this moving forward.”
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Modernization
IRS will stick with legacy processing system for the upcoming tax season
The IRS is waiting to switch away from the old Individual Master File “out of an abundance of caution,” despite hopes to potentially convert to the new one this year, IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told Nextgov/FCW.
Ideas
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Microsoft unveils new quantum computing hybrid solution in Azure
Azure Quantum combines cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and logical qubits to bring quantum computing strength to scientific challenges.
Acquisition
GSA further details its plan for Ascend cloud program
Software-as-a-service vendors and providers of cloud-related IT professional services are who the General Services Administration wants to hear from now.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies have met all AI mandates for management and talent, watchdog says
The Government Accountability Office said agencies’ compliance with 13 key AI benchmarks in the 2023 executive order “is likely to increase AI expertise in high-priority areas quickly and more efficiently.”
Modernization
Could an easy radio fix have prevented the Trump assassination attempt?
“Being able to talk to other agencies real-time certainly would assist in that response,” one official said.
Artificial Intelligence
Commerce to propose rule requiring US industry to report on dual-use AI capabilities
The Industry and Security Bureau is set to publish a proposed rule that will ask U.S. companies for information on their AI capabilities per requirements under the Defense Production Act.
Artificial Intelligence
US joins Council of Europe’s AI and human rights framework
By signing the Framework Convention of artificial intelligence this week, the U.S. pledges to mitigate AI-based discrimination.
