Digital Government
Lawmaker demands action from social media companies amid disinformation deluge
Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., questioned whether tech companies are doing enough to curb the massive influx of disinformation regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Cybersecurity
US cyber agencies in 'very close contact' with Israel after unprecedented Hamas attacks
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is “working in partnership” with Israeli cyber forces to thwart cyberattacks, a top official said on Thursday.
Artificial Intelligence
Democrats urge the White House to bind agencies to the AI Bill of Rights
“The federal government’s commitment to the AI Bill of Rights would show that fundamental rights will not take a back seat in the AI era,” the lawmakers argue.
Acquisition
Company claims eBuy glitch nixed its bid for $450M DHS competition
One protester is alleging the glitch caused a special character to become part of a file name, making its submission inaccessible.
Modernization
State CIOs look ahead to a collaborative, automated future
A survey of state technology leaders found that the CIO role has evolved from one concerned with building a state’s own tech infrastructure to one focused on acting as a broker of services. The change comes amid increasing automation, use of AI and cybersecurity challenges.
Cybersecurity
Government should set an example for the private sector in cybersecurity and resilience, Inglis says
Former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis discussed how a lighter regulatory approach is crucial to keep emerging technology adaptable, particularly for cybersecurity and AI.
Cybersecurity
CISA urges swift action following largest ever DDoS attack
The nation’s cyber defense agency is calling on internet delivery service providers to immediately implement patches against an internet-wide vulnerability.
Emerging Tech
FDA forms new committee to advise on health tech
The FDA is taking nominations for the Digital Health Advisory Committee, which is expected to begin work next year.
Defense
How the war in Ukraine is reshaping US Army modernization
The rapid evolution of electronic warfare and drone tactics have the service tweaking its acquisition plans.
Cybersecurity
Cyber investments aim to paint broader view of digital threats, official says
Neither government nor the private sector has “fully manifested that culture of collaboration” according to CISA official Eric Goldstein.
Digital Government
The money's out the door in nationwide unemployment insurance modernization push
A Labor Department official said efforts to help states modernize their UI systems are trending in the right direction, but funding may be insufficient.
Cybersecurity
CISA collaborative weighs in on open source software security
The public-private Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative called on the open source software community to further invest in the development of secure software, tools and technologies.
Defense
Army headset’s latest version clears hurdle, but service wishlist remains long
Service approves further development after Microsoft’s IVAS 1.2 proves lighter, crisper.
Digital Government
IRS won't add Login.gov without changes
A watchdog report reveals what led the IRS to scrap plans to use the government-backed identity service during the 2023 tax season.
Cybersecurity
Cyber advisory identifies a ‘trend of systemic weaknesses’ in digital configurations
The joint cybersecurity advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and National Security Agency offers recommendations for better cybersecurity posture based on the top 10 misconfigurations across organizations.
Artificial Intelligence
The CIA’s data-challenged AI imperative
Mastering the technology is key to being able to “disrupt those entities that do not,” said an agency cyber policy official.
Ideas
AI disinformation is a threat to elections
COMMENTARY | Learning to spot Russian, Chinese and Iranian meddling in other countries can help the US prepare for 2024.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS to release AI guidance for critical infrastructure
The agency hopes to serve as a “vanguard” in critical infrastructure’s safe and ethical use of AI, according to one official.
Digital Government
IRS watchdog questions taxpayer demand for direct file services
A recent oversight report questions whether taxpayers are actually as interested in a direct, government-run tax filing tool as the IRS claims.
Cybersecurity