Acquisition
Army wants help with safeguarding datasets for AI use
The military service is preparing for a report on how to secure the datasets used with the emerging technologies and called for a range of collaboration in a new request.
Cybersecurity
DOD's Zero Trust Initiative is an Unique 'Unity of Effort,' Air Force CIO Says
The Air Force—along with the Pentagon—is also crafting guidance around the safe use of generative artificial intelligence tools and technologies, such as ChatGPT.
Acquisition
NITAAC extends CIO-SP3 contracts amid protests of follow-on vehicle
The extension is intended to give NIH’s governmentwide acquisition program enough time to work through more than 100 remaining active bid protests against the 10-year, $50 billion CIO-SP4 contract vehicle.
Artificial Intelligence
New AI Research Funding to Focus on 6 Areas
The federal government aims to capitalize on the rapid innovation in the artificial intelligence sector.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen DHS Counter-Drug Efforts
A central part of the legislation aims to improve efforts to collect and analyze data on illicit drug seizures.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Wants to Peer Inside Its Cloud Providers’ Infrastructure
Recent leaks have the CIO’s office contemplating red teams and more IP scanning.
Artificial Intelligence
3 Updates: Hackers Eye ChatGPT, Virtual Military Training Gets Photorealistic and NASA Picks its Simulation Winners
There have been some pretty important developments in a short time.
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