Cybersecurity
DISA wants to take Thunderdome pilot to full production in ’30 to 60 days,’ director says
Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner said following the successful test of the zero trust architecture prototype, the Defense Department’s information technology agency is working on an acquisition plan to scale the program.
Defense
Pentagon CIO warns against pause in AI development
John Sherman warned that a pause in U.S. development of AI tools and research could potentially give overseas adversaries an upper hand.
Emerging Tech
Energy Eyes Industry Partnerships to Further Biofuel Development
The Biden administration has placed emphasis on domestic biomanufacturing, and Energy engineers hope to spur cellulosic material-based biofuel development.
Digital Government
NOAA to Improve Storm Surge Predictions Ahead of 2023 Hurricane Season
The agency upgraded its system to improve modeling and forecasting for storm surges and related flooding.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Reintroduce Legislation to Bolster Satellite Cybersecurity
The bipartisan proposal directs CISA to provide commercial satellite owners and operators with more resources and recommendations to improve their cyber protections.
Ideas
Policing the wild frontiers of digital communications
Federal agencies need the right policies and the right tech to preserve employee texts, chats and instant messages.
Digital Government
A Lot of Managers Don't Like Working With Gen Z
ResumeBuilder.com's Stacie Haller joins the podcast to discuss a new survey about managing across generations.
Digital Government
First National Standards Strategy Aims to Keep U.S. Competitive in Emerging Tech
Unveiled Thursday, the strategy promotes private sector and international collaboration with federal officials as emerging technologies continue to advance.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Unveils $140M Investment for Responsible AI, Upcoming Agency Guidance
Major corporate players within the artificial intelligence development space will meet at the White House ahead of more federal guidance and investment in the technology.
Digital Government
OMB preps guidance on AI in government
The White House hosted top tech CEOs on Thursday, and announced new measures meant to address AI—including coming draft guidance around the use of AI in government agencies.
Defense
DOD CIO touts a ‘pipeline’ of JWCC task orders and future zero trust options
Pentagon CIO John Sherman said the new Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability contract will be part of a “choose your own adventure” strategy for zero trust adoption in the Defense Department.
Defense
Pentagon network chiefs are putting automation to work
Tireless cyber tools can patrol parts of DOD’s networks, tools, and applications where hackers like to hide.
Artificial Intelligence
House Bill Mandates Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Political Ads
The legislation follows the Republican National Committee’s release of an entirely AI-generated video last week.
Ideas
OMB’s Latest Workplace Guidance Goes Beyond Asking Agencies to Cut Back Telework
The memo requires agencies to undergo periodic health checkups to make sure they are meeting their performance goals.
Artificial Intelligence
White House to Hold ‘Frank’ Discussion With Top AI CEOs Thursday
Top administration officials, including Vice President Kamala Harris, will attend the meeting.
Emerging Tech
Launch of First 3D-Printed Rocket Included Innovative NASA Alloy
The alloy could be used in future missions to the moon and Mars and can withstand high temperatures while reducing the weight and cost of components.
Policy
New bill would add disclosure requirements for AI in political ads
A new bill from Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) comes shortly after the Republican National Committee released a new ad using generative artificial intelligence.
Ideas
Forecasters: 2023 Will Be a 'Very Active' Hurricane Season
Forecasters expect a hurricane season similar to 2017, one of the worst and most costly on record.
Emerging Tech
Public-Private Partnerships will be Key in National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization
The 2018 National Quantum Initiative Act needs a second authorization to continue the federal investment into critical quantum information technologies.
Acquisition