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4 ways generative AI will improve the federal government
COMMENTARY | Exciting advancements are ahead for the federal government by tapping generative AI, from streamlined operations to improved national security
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How enforceable are software licenses?
COMMENTARY | An ongoing federal court case suggests the ubiquitous practice of "pass-through" licensing for software sold by resellers may not have a solid legal foundation.
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How to fix the military’s software SNAFU
COMMENTARY | Too many of its apps are built on code riddled with vulnerabilities—and distributed by the Pentagon itself.
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Why plugging leaks sometimes means protecting leakers
COMMENTARY | Congress needs to establish a form of amnesty that, where appropriate, provides an exit ramp for individuals who have unwittingly violated the terms of a security clearance and wish to come clean.
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What is Volt Typhoon? A cybersecurity expert explains the Chinese hackers targeting US critical infrastructure
COMMENTARY | Volt Typhoon has compromised thousands of devices around the world since it was publicly identified by security analysts at Microsoft in May 2023.
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Pump the brakes: National security concerns surround connected cars
Commentary | There is an established pattern of abuse that demonstrates the Chinese Communist Party is willing and able to conduct espionage by exerting its influence on emerging technology.
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Generative AI could leave users holding the bag for copyright violations
COMMENTARY | The popularity of these tools poses questions about intellectual property and copyright protection.
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Building fairness into AI is crucial – and hard to get right
The pursuit of fairness in AI is not merely an ethical imperative but a requirement in order to foster trust, inclusivity and the responsible advancement of technology.
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Navigating the cyber frontier 1 year into the National Cybersecurity Strategy
COMMENTARY | As outlined in the strategy, aggressively modernizing legacy systems is critical to manage risk across government networks.
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Embedding AI in tech modernization plans
COMMENTARY | Opportunities exist to accelerate AI adoption across government and use tools like the FITARA Scorecard to ensure effective implementation.
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Why AI localization makes sense
COMMENTARY | Localization supports faster response times and more intelligent interactions between users and systems.
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Checking in on digital government in China
COMMENTARY | Steve Kelman writes that an online system for registering complaints and comments about government services has its roots in China's imperial past.
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The new March Madness
COMMENTARY | The 2024 budget has yet to pass halfway through the fiscal year.
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Slowing fraud requires executive order on digital theft
COMMENTARY | It’s well past time the public sector builds a digital identity ecosystem that works for everyone.
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How a Biden order intended to protect Americans' privacy could actually harm it
COMMENTARY | The order will not stop the flow of data abroad because it does not limit the flood of constant, ubiquitous data collection.
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Trusted data is the heart of trustworthy AI
COMMENTARY | AI systems are only as good as the data they are trained on -- that’s why a proper data management strategy is the key to success.
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Electric vehicles are suddenly hot − but the industry has traveled a long road to relevance
COMMENTARY | Everything old is new again.
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How government organizations can get started with generative AI today
COMMENTARY | It may take time to fully embrace generative AI in a trusted and transparent manner, but that shouldn’t stop organizations from taking action now.
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Touching base with some young contracting officers
COMMENTARY | Steve Kelman connects with up-and-coming federal procurement officials.
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