Defense
DOD looks to update AI workforce contract
According to the request for information, the DOD sees potential improvement in how it supplements its workforce with industry experts.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Department Looks to Update AI Workforce Contract
According to the request for information, the DOD sees potential improvement in how it supplements its workforce with industry experts.
Emerging Tech
L3Harris Wants To Add Drone Data Streams To Night Vision Goggles
Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.
Digital Government
Biden touts launch of student loan forgiveness website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Cybersecurity
Labor Group Highlights Conflict of Interest Issues in Cyber Workforce Legislation
The federal workers union wrote to senators opposing an amendment to the NDAA that would establish a civilian reserve at CISA.
Modernization
Tech woes still trouble OPM, watchdog says
While a solution appears to be in play for the agency's budget shortfall, deficiencies in the tech workforce remain a cause for concern.
Cybersecurity
Malign Influence Operations Increasing Ahead of Midterms, Report Finds
A report from cybersecurity firm Recorded Future found that nation-state adversaries and domestic extremists are engaged in efforts to influence the outcome of the November elections.
Artificial Intelligence
The Army Can Predict When Some Leaders Are at Risk of Misconduct
And they’re using targeted counseling to intervene before those high-risk periods begin.
Modernization
Most Government Orgs Fail to Meet Digital Transformation Objectives, Report Finds
The report argued that governments should center digital efforts on workforce skills and enhancing citizens’ experiences.
Ideas
Team Makes Rare, Natural Cancer-Fighting Compound in the Lab
The compound is now in human clinical trials.
Digital Government
IRS alerts low-income Americans to claim expiring tax credits
The push comes as Code for America updated its tax tool to simplify the process for claiming the earned income tax credit.
Digital Government
The IG Council is investigating Homeland Security watchdog
The council also pushed back on broader claims that it is “failing” in its mission.
Defense
Pentagon creates team to improve SecDef’s IT
A new directorate will serve as a bridge between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and IT service providers.
Cybersecurity
Commercial Availability, Consequences Best Approach for Post-Quantum Transition
Ann Cox, the lead at the Department of Homeland Security’s research office, emphasized community engagement and technological needs for a successful quantum-resilient future.
Digital Government
More than half of people are frustrated by digital government services, survey finds
The report found that 46% of respondents would be more likely to use digital technology to access government services if the technology was easier to use.
Cybersecurity
White House preps security controls for commercial software acquisition
The administration is attempting to leverage the procurement powers of the federal government to bolster software cybersecurity for the first time.
Cybersecurity
4 Critical Infrastructure Sectors to Get New Cyber Rules, Per White House Official
The deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging tech said it should be up to sector-specific agencies to decide who should implement appropriate cybersecurity defenses.
Modernization
NIST Kicks Off CHIPS Act Programs With Requests for Public Input
The requests will help the National Institute of Standards and Technology gain guidance from stakeholders on initiatives to help boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Must Harness Commercial Tech to Deter China in Taiwan Strait, Former Officials Say
The Defense Department’s national defense strategy includes investments to deter China’s global ambitions, but a lag in implementation provides opportunity for Beijing to invade Taiwan.
Defense