Digital Government
AI could shore up democracy – here’s one way
Artificial intelligence could be a new solution to an old problem.
Policy
All Veterans Affairs police officers to be issued bodycams, dashcams by end of 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will begin issuing in-car and body-worn cameras on June 20, starting with officers at the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network in Long Beach, California.
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.
Ideas
Helping production agencies deliver
COMMENTARY | Customer-facing agencies need a new script to resolve backlogs, measure effectiveness and harness emerging technologies.
Emerging Tech
Tech panel champions near-term quantum efforts in must-pass defense bill
The forthcoming fiscal 2024 NDAA is set to heavily feature new additions to how Defense utilizes emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers propose shoring up nuclear cyber standards ahead of NDAA markup
The bipartisan proposal, which could be added to the FY2024 defense policy bill, would establish a federal working group to help address gaps in the cyber practices securing the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.
Modernization
Hassan, Cornyn try again with IT modernization bill
The bipartisan duo are looking to prod agencies to ditch legacy systems.
Emerging Tech
NASA steps closer to perfecting super-fast internet in deep space
Until very recently, NASA did not have a good solution for building extra bandwidth into the Deep Space Network.
Policy
Relaunched electric grid caucus plans to highlight security, tech improvements
The bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus plans to hold educational seminars and a Grid Innovation Expo to highlight emerging technologies and ensure the resiliency of the U.S. power network.
Modernization
DOD lacks performance targets, cybersecurity plans on some major IT programs, GAO says
The watchdog found that within the Defense Department’s 25 major IT business programs, more than half did not fully report whether they’d achieved intended targets.
Cybersecurity
No 'systemic risk' to government networks from latest breach, CISA says
The nation’s cyber defense agency confirmed it was providing assistance to several federal agencies that have been impacted in an apparent global cyberattack.
Artificial Intelligence
Congress ‘doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing‘ in AI regulation, Ted Cruz says
At least one senator believes Congress’ old age is hindering efforts to regulate the new technology.
Policy
Bipartisan bill seeks to safeguard US data from foreign exploitation
New legislation would restrict the transfer of Americans’ data to foreign nations, but leaves the door open for TikTok to store U.S. users’ data on domestic servers.
Policy
New report identifies over $100B in potential government services savings
The government’s overlapping, fragmented and duplicative services are costing billions of dollars annually, a Government Accountability Office report claims.
Emerging Tech
DOD needs more diverse emerging tech investment, Democratic caucus argues
Too much of the Pentagon’s funding to support emerging technologies “is concentrated in the early stages of development,” according to members of the New Democrat Coalition’s national security task force.
Digital Government
IRS to get a new acting CIO
The current occupant of the top tech job at the tax agency is going back to his post at Treasury at the end of June.
Digital Government
Former DHS top buyer joins trade group to lead revived knowledge hub
Soraya Correa will lead the Contract Management Institute at the National Contract Management Association.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers suggest ‘radical transparency’ as key to shoring up US cyber posture
The lessons of Ukraine argue for increased openness about public and private sector cyber attacks, two congressmen said on Monday.
Cybersecurity
CISA's new directive targets devices that can be configured over public internet
The nation’s cyber defense agency is requiring all federal civilian agencies to remove such devices from their networks.
Artificial Intelligence