Artificial Intelligence
New bill proposes warning labels to AI-generated material
The AI Disclosure Act seeks to combat potential disinformation created using the emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
Interior faces 'disturbing' cyber risks due to cracked passwords and vulnerable assets
Recent reports reveal the Department of Interior is not enforcing multifactor authentication for its high-value assets and has a range of other significant cybersecurity risks.
Digital Government
AWS unveils edge device for Defense customers in most extreme environments
The 80-pound AWS ‘Snowblade’ device provides cloud services to end users at all classification levels while meeting the military’s highest ruggedization standards.
Cybersecurity
White House cyber strategy can help mitigate AI dangers, official says
Acting National Cyber Director Kemba Walden noted that the underpinnings of the National Cyber Strategy can offer guardrails for emerging AI systems.
Emerging Tech
Congress is ‘in learning mode’ about AI, lawmakers say
A bipartisan duo of lawmakers discussed artificial intelligence at Amazon Web Service’s government summit.
Modernization
VA CIO warns against sacrificing 'consistency' for more contractor diversification
VA is engaging more with smaller vendors to fulfill some of its projects, but the department’s CIO warned that calls for the agency to break large contracts into smaller pieces would not ensure that “there's consistency across the key places.”
Cybersecurity
Ransomware gang exploits critical vulnerability in popular file transfer software
A cybersecurity advisory issued Wednesday said that a major ransomware group had successfully exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in Progress Software’s MOVEit software.
Cybersecurity
Public sector apps face widespread security challenges, report reveals
A new study found alarming security vulnerabilities across the vast majority of public applications over the last year.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers want to expand USDA's Circuit Rider program to cover cyber
A new bill would allow small water utilities to obtain funds for cybersecurity consults.
Digital Government
The Library of Congress is looking for the next Oregon Trail game
Video game developers can win up to $20,000 as part of a new video game contest from the Library of Congress meant to inspire civics-related games.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft unveils OpenAI service for government customers
Microsoft is opening up its commercial generative AI technology to public sector customers and partners.
Cybersecurity
Experts call for overhaul of 'outdated' critical infrastructure cyber policy
A new report analyzes the federal government’s approach to infrastructure cybersecurity as a key strategy document is getting a rewrite.
Digital Government
Worried that your TV is listening to you? IARPA wants to safeguard your voice
The intelligence community’s research agency wants to develop technology to anonymize voices recorded by electronic devices and help safeguard privacy.
Modernization
As disability claims mount, VA needs to ramp up automation, lawmakers say
The Department of Veterans Affairs needs to rely on more advanced automation tools in its processing of veterans’ benefits to meet an expected “tidal wave” of PACT Act-related claims.
Digital Government
Can a chief data officer reignite federal data strategy?
Tech think tank ITIF wants the White House to revive the Trump-era Federal Data Strategy, which it says has “stalled” with a lack of leadership support.
Ideas
Listen to your talent — leverage technology for classified
An existing program that supports remote classified work could help solve an ongoing talent retention challenge for Gen Z feds.
Policy
NIST unveils new leadership team to drive semiconductor innovation
The agency’s CHIPS Research and Development Office aims to advance U.S. research and development efforts and "ensure America’s global leadership" in the semiconductor sector, officials said.
Modernization
TSP participants sue agency over ‘botched’ recordkeeper transition
A class action lawsuit filed last week alleges that the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program repeatedly failed to pay out participants’ withdrawal and loan requests for months following the transition to a new recordkeeping vendor.
Emerging Tech
DHS spearheads effort to develop next-gen emergency response vehicle
Officials held up the H2Rescue as an example of sustainable, emerging technologies that can be developed and deployed by leveraging interagency and public-private partnerships.
Digital Government