Artificial Intelligence

Senator Demands Answers on Facial Recognition Tool that Could Pose ‘Chilling’ Privacy Risks

Sen. Ed Markey said he’s particularly troubled about law enforcement officials’ access to the app.

  • By Brandi Vincent

OK Computer: To Prevent Students Cheating with AI Text-Generators, We Should Bring Them into the Classroom

Banning them would be a losing battle.

  • By Grant Jun Otsuk, The Conversation

Will 2020 Be the Year of Data?

Agencies across the federal government are beginning to recognize the importance of data and data-driven decision-making.

  • By Juliana Vida
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How the Pentagon’s JAIC Picks Its Artificial Intelligence-Driven Projects

The organization is looking for developed technology it can deploy right now.

  • By Brandi Vincent

VA’s Artificial Intelligence Director Details AI Institute’s Early Efforts

The center laying the groundwork for public/private partnerships to accelerate budding projects.

  • By Brandi Vincent

In 2020, Employees Are the New Constituent 

In order to deliver on their missions, government agencies must start prioritizing their employees’ experiences – and that starts with right technology.

  • By Brian Roach

What Do You Think About Artificial Intelligence? The Pentagon’s AI Center Wants to Know.

Officials said they’ll be particularly interested in hearing from members of the software engineering, defense and aerospace communities.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmakers Launch Caucus to Address Emerging Tech’s Impact on Work

The Future of Work Caucus’ ultimate goal is to develop a comprehensive policy strategy to proactively address emerging technologies’ impact on jobs and workers across the U.S.

  • By Brandi Vincent

CES Gives a Peek at 2020 Technology

It’s more difficult to predict the next great advancement in government technology but you can spot trends.

  • By John Breeden II

AI Can Now Read Emotions—Should It?

These systems can give incorrect results just like any other form of intelligence.

  • By Christoffer Heckman, The Conversation

White House Proposes 'Light-Touch Regulatory Approach' for Artificial Intelligence

The guidelines are intended to help govern the FDA’s approval process for AI-powered medical devices, and other regulations around private sector AI-use.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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Government to Restrict Sale of AI for Satellite Image Analysis

Software that can analyze satellite photos would be treated like a weapon.

  • By Patrick Tucker, Defense One

Space Force Sets First Pitch Day Using Alternative Acquisition Authority

The military’s newest branch wants to hear about innovative solutions to tough problems in installation support and space operations.

  • By Aaron Boyd

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The 5 Most Important Federal Government Tech Predictions to Watch in 2020

Chats with government leaders point to a few areas of common interest.

  • By Tommy Gardner

How VA Is Tapping Cutting-Edge Tech for Veterans

From artificial intelligence to Walmart telehealth stations, the agency spent 2019 focused on how tech can augment its health services.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon Wants AI-Driven Drone Swarms for Search and Rescue Ops

The project will likely require AI and unmanned systems developers to work together under the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Robots, AI and Drones: When Did Toys Turn into Rocket Science?

Kids have a lot of options besides blocks.

  • By Andrew Maxwell, The Conversation

The Crazy Government Research Projects You Might've Missed in 2019

Self-aware artificial intelligence, biology-based computers and “smart” surveillance are just a few.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Robot Career Guidance: AI May Soon Be Able to Analyse Your Tweets to Match You to a Job

Those social media posts may point to your career path.

  • By Marian-Andrei Rizoiu, Peggy Kern and Paul X. McCarthy, The Conversation

Commerce Partnership Opportunity Aims to Amplify Feds' Data Use

The department’s National Technical Information Service is looking for services to help agencies use data as an asset.

  • By Brandi Vincent

New York Just Set a ‘Dangerous Precedent’ on Algorithms, Experts Warn

NYC’s task force on algorithms was supposed to be a beacon of transparent government. It couldn’t even gain access to basic information.

  • By Kate Kaye , CityLab