Policy
Tech subcommittee chairwoman plans MGT Act rewrite
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said at a hearing that the congressionally-mandated revolving fund for tech upgrades is "a tool that needs sharpening."
Artificial Intelligence
Officials Warn of 'Power' and 'Failure' of Imagination in AI Regulation
The U.S. should work with allies to continue to innovate in AI capabilities while agreeing on common use cases, administration officials say.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Invests $26 Million to Support Clean Electric Grid
The funding will be spread across eight projects in 13 states and U.S. territories.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI CEO to Testify Before Senate as Congress Considers Legislation
OpenAI is the parent company of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence tool gaining in popularity.
Digital Government
NARA has a plan to tackle its backlog, and its inspector general has thoughts
The inspector general of the National Archives and Records Administration wants the agency to consider not making veterans submit requests for records at all.
Digital Government
It's Official: No More COVID Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers and Contractors
The move comes just days before the end of the public health emergency for COVID, and had been expected.
Cybersecurity
Federal Operation Takes Down Sophisticated Russian Malware
Snake malware has plagued international digital networks for nearly two decades; a joint federal effort finally dismantled the web of espionage spyware.
Acquisition
DHS wants software to manage biometrics system requirements
The department is asking for market research on new tools that can help it manage, define and engineer multiple systems requirements across its biometrics identity system.
Acquisition
GSA tools flag diverse suppliers for procurement officials
Two new online tools give agency buyers a look at diverse vendors and reports on access by new entrants to the federal market.
Digital Government
TSA Says Its Drone Program Won’t Collect Much Info on the Public
The agency is going to use drones to conduct security assessments at airports, transportation incidents and large security events.
Emerging Tech
NASA, Rocket Lab Launch Tropical Storm Observing CubeSats
The first pair of CubeSats launched this week—with the remaining planned for launch in a couple of weeks—to help study tropical storms.
Artificial Intelligence
Navy Finalizes $248M Simulation R&D Award with Small Business
Work supports an integrated battlespace simulation and test department that also acts as a Navy center of excellence.
Cybersecurity
State-Sponsored Actors Leading Cause of Cyber Concern in Public Sector
A new SolarWinds report details how foreign hackers have become the largest concern among government entities, and how zero-trust strategies have become the most popular defense.
Modernization
FCW Insider Chat: Cyber and Tech Policy
Technology Modernization Fund Executive Director Raylene Yung and Christian Hoehner of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee join the podcast to talk TMF, FedRamp Authorization and more.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department's cybersecurity program features critical weaknesses, report says
The Department of Energy is suffering from significant issues surrounding identity and access management, in addition to dozens of other concerns detailed in a new inspector general’s report.
Cybersecurity
CISA, FBI Need Data from Cybercrime Victims to Support Policy
The federal agencies tasked with tracking and preventing cybercrime rely on collaboration and data sharing to protect U.S. digital networks.
Policy
Biden will veto Republican-led clawback of unemployment funding, White House says
The Office of Management and Budget says that the president would veto a Republican proposal to rescind American Rescue Plan Act funding for unemployment if passed by Congress.
Digital Government
Inter-Agency Effort Targets the Half of Veterans Who Never Engage With VA
The resource hub out of the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs is part of a larger White House initiative to better respond to the life experiences of Americans.
Artificial Intelligence
