Policy
Nevada Dem renews push for data privacy standards
The legislation would require companies to be more transparent about privacy practices and authorize the FTC to make rules limiting data collection to "reasonable" business purposes.
Defense
DOD strategy warns emerging tech is ‘at the forefront’ of information threats
The Pentagon’s updated strategy for operations in the information environment calls for “a cultural shift” to protect national security interests.
Artificial Intelligence
Inside DARPA’s search for an 'autonomous scientist' to support its researchers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is on the hunt for foundational AI models that can aid in the scientific discovery process.
People
White House announces new acting cyber director, as nominee awaits Senate vote
Drenan Dudley, the deputy national cyber director for strategy and budget, will helm the ONCD until the Senate confirms a permanent leader.
Emerging Tech
China-owned autonomous vehicle firms are collecting data during US tests — and lawmakers are concerned
Members of two House panels raised concerns about Chinese firms testing self-driving cars in the U.S., citing the nation’s lack of a federal data privacy law and the companies’ ties with Beijing.
Ideas
New purpose-designed chips poised to boost generative AI development
Ethical use and computing power are two of the top concerns in getting AI into government service.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon releases responsible AI toolkit
Released by Defense Department’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, the toolkit is meant to help the department ethically incorporate emerging tech across its mission.
Defense
DOD launches platform to educate workforce on AI basics
The new program will provide DOD’s civilian and military personnel with access to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology service that consists of “bite-sized learning assets” on AI tools and other technologies.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI warn of social engineering-based ransomware
Federal agencies are revealing more information on the Scattered Spider cybercriminal group in a bid to both prevent breaches and encourage victims to offer more detail on such attacks.
People
Biden’s cyber director nominee clears Senate committee
As Biden’s pick for national cyber director — Harry Coker — makes his way through the Senate, the current acting director nears her last day.
Cybersecurity
CISA turns 5 and looks to the future
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is growing up as its mission to protect against cyber threats becomes ever more complex.
Ideas
No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos
COMMENTARY | 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions.
Modernization
There’s a ‘big disconnect’ between users and developers of VA’s new EHR, lawmaker says
A 2023 survey of VA employees using the Oracle Cerner electronic health record system found that just 26% did not have issues with system availability.
Policy
Congress averts shutdown after Senate approves stopgap funding bill
President Biden is expected to sign the measure to keep agencies funded past Friday.
Ideas
Getting better deals for the government
COMMENTARY | Steve Kelman explains that common sense has often had a tough time getting accepted in debates about procurement policy.
Artificial Intelligence
State plans to lead by example in tech diplomacy politics
Between following a new executive order and modernizing agency operations, the State Department is building its policy on artificial intelligence through promoting U.S. innovation.
Acquisition
Civilian IT budgets to dive in 2024, PSC forecasts
Expect a return to pre-pandemic IT spending levels in the coming years, the trade group warned.
Digital Government
Login-dot-gov is 'fraudulent,' says House Republican gunning to defund 18F
Texas Republican Pete Sessions said 18F “misled and lied to the government” about the credentialing service’s capabilities .
People
VA's tech training program will soon expire — lawmakers hope to save it by year's end
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chair Jon Tester, D-Mont., said he is working with lawmakers to reauthorize VA’s VET-TEC pilot before the end of the year.
Ideas