Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon’s ambitious AI plans look less and less like ChatGPT
The military needs tools that can structure data, deliver insights, and be trusted.
Digital Government
GSA activates 5-year option on Alliant 2 IT vehicle
A final solicitation for the upcoming third iteration of this governmentwide contract remains under construction.
Emerging Tech
NIST launches new working group to tackle AI risks
The new initiative will bring together technical experts from across the public and private sectors to explore the benefits and challenges associated with generative artificial intelligence.
Artificial Intelligence
First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
Designing trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the NAIAC’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
Cybersecurity
Congress needs ‘private sector buy-in’ to address cyber workforce shortage
Organizations are working to educate and train the next generation of professionals to fill critical cybersecurity vacancies, but private sector firms need to change their hiring practices to integrate this pool of talent into the workforce.
Cybersecurity
US ‘can’t PSA our way out’ of cyber vulnerability, CISA director says
Speaking during a Cybersecurity Advisory Committee meeting, CISA Director Jen Easterly noted that corporate responsibility for cyber must stand “as a matter of good governance.”
Digital Government
Will Hurd, former GOP lawmaker with tech expertise, announces White House bid
The three-term Texas congressman was the lead sponsor of the law that created the Technology Modernization Fund.
Cybersecurity
NIST wants to help prevent a major cyberattack on the water sector
The National Institute of Standards and Technology aims to provide a practical guide to address unique cyber challenges impacting America’s complex water systems.
Modernization
VA official expects Oracle Cerner to deliver on $10B EHR contract despite layoffs
While lawmakers and officials expect work to continue as planned, an insider warned that layoffs at Oracle Cerner targeted a clinical team that worked to implement new electronic health record systems.
Digital Government
Records agency to DHS: Look into your watchdog’s use of text messages
This comes after a hearing two weeks ago that raised concerns among some lawmakers about how the IG uses and retains records of electronic messages.
Artificial Intelligence
Schumer says 'don't count Congress out' when it comes to regulating AI
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said Congress needs “to invent a new process” to effectively balance the dangers of artificial intelligence with the capabilities of these emerging technologies.
Policy
CFPB looks to existing law to regulate workplace surveillance tech
After a high volume of complaints, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offered a response as to how the government can limit the use of sensitive employee information in hiring practices.
Modernization
House panel zeros out TMF funding for 2024 fiscal year
House appropriators want to eliminate new funding for the Technology Modernization Fund, which is still flush with cash thanks to a pandemic-era special spending bill.
Ideas
There’s something DHS can do to help civilian agencies fight cyberattacks
The Homeland Security Department has the power to do a lot more than just issue words of warning.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department launches new unit to combat cyber threats
The National Security Cyber Section will work to "increase the scale and speed of disruption campaigns and prosecutions” against cybercriminals, an official said this week.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft looks to speed up materials science research with quantum-compatible system
The quantum computer-ready system is intended to help scientists identify viable molecules in a short amount of time.
Ideas
IRS direct file is a free and easy option for taxpayers from historically marginalized communities
COMMENTARY | An IRS plan to field a free, government-run online tax filing system will save participants with low incomes billions of dollars and help us close racial disparities in our tax and benefits administration.
Cybersecurity
Vacant White House cyber post draws concern amid global software breach
In the aftermath of a global cyberattack exposing personal data on millions of Americans, calls are growing for the White House to fill the top slot at the Office of the National Cyber Director.
Artificial Intelligence
Bipartisan bill proposes blue-ribbon panel to address AI risks, regulations
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., is leading the effort to give Congress the expertise it needs to understand and possibly regulate the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
Digital Government