Emerging Tech
US would be ‘effectively defenseless’ without counter-drone authority extension, FBI director says
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice’s authority to mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft systems is set to expire on Nov. 18.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden administration plans a multi-agency effort to surge AI recruitment
Officials at the General Services Administration celebrated their forthcoming role to help recruit an AI-fluent workforce across the government, pursuant to the EO’s priorities.
Cybersecurity
SEC sues SolarWinds for allegedly fraudulent cybersecurity statements
The company says it will "vigorously oppose" the lawsuit.
People
OPM head previews coming cyber and IT hiring flexibilities
The personnel agency is also gearing up to recruit AI workers into the government as part of a talent surge called for in the recent AI executive order.
People
Nominations are open for the 2024 Federal 100 awards
The deadline for submissions is Dec. 31, 2023
Cybersecurity
The cyber workforce gap is growing
Despite a significant increase in the number of people entering the cyber field in 2023, demand is still far outpacing that supply.
Acquisition
GSA previews its plan for $919M supply chain monitoring software buy
The General Services Administration is putting the security and stability of government supply chains front and center in this planned procurement.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden signs AI order but stresses need for legislation
The long-anticipated executive order on artificial intelligence is broad, detailed and expansive, but the White House wants Congress to do more.
Emerging Tech
House Dems seek guardrails for law enforcement’s use of facial recognition
The bill would require agencies to obtain a warrant showing probable cause that an individual has committed “a serious violent felony” before facial recognition can be used.
Ideas
AIs could soon run businesses – it’s an opportunity to ensure these ‘artificial persons’ follow the law
COMMENTARY | If AIs are going to play a role in society, they’ll need to understand the law.
Artificial Intelligence
Sweeping White House AI order includes mandate for commercial developers
The administration is leveraging the Defense Production Act to get access to safety testing for high-risk artificial intelligence use cases.
Emerging Tech
Only 3D printing can get the Navy’s submarine plan back on track, admiral says
U.S. cannot build and support the subs it needs “without going to additive manufacturing.”
Acquisition
CIO-SP4 drove spike in bid protests
ANALYSIS | Unhappiness with the National Institutes of Health's main IT contract vehicle contributed to a 22% increase in protests during the government's 2023 fiscal year.
Artificial Intelligence
NOAA leverages AI for weather forecast translation
The artificial intelligence tool will replace the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s manual process for Spanish and simplified Chinese.
Acquisition
White House looks to scale FedRAMP with automation
The cloud security program is being restructured to respond to the proliferation of cloud offerings.
Artificial Intelligence
Biden administration angles to ‘lead the world’ with upcoming AI policy
The White House is focused on establishing the U.S. in both AI collaboration and competition.
Digital Government
CX proposal clears Senate committee
The legislation targets “high-impact” government services for streamlining and improvement.
Acquisition
White House looks to ramp up contract spending with small disadvantaged businesses
Last year, the federal government awarded small disadvantaged businesses over 11% of contracting dollars. Now, it’s aiming for 13%.
Cybersecurity
CISA and HHS look to help the health sector ramp up cyber hygiene
Agency resources are intended to address the longstanding challenges health systems and hospitals have faced from increasingly advanced cyberattacks.
People