Ideas

The execution gap in government AI: why integration holds the key

COMMENTARY | As government agencies move to adopt AI tools, one challenge is quietly derailing their progress: the inability to successfully integrate emerging capabilities with legacy systems.

Artificial Intelligence

AI moratorium could return despite removal from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Senators passed an amendment removing the provision that would have prevented states regulating the tech for 10 years. But some experts warn that a repeat effort is likely and could be successful.

Emerging Tech

G7 nations commit to advancing AI and quantum

The seven member nations agreed to collaborate on both artificial intelligence and quantum technology research and policy.

Emerging Tech

T-Mobile is using 5G, drones and AI to help first responders

The provider’s T-Priority 5G network slicing solution aims to give first responders enhanced connectivity services in disaster zones.

Artificial Intelligence

Democrats raise alarm over AI-driven contract cuts at VA

Connecticut Democrat Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said DOGE’s use of an AI tool resulted in the “wholesale slashing” of VA contracts.

Artificial Intelligence

Senate reconciliation bill text tweaks state AI regulation ban

The Senate Commerce Committee would block some funding from states that want to regulate the technology. Meanwhile, a bipartisan group of lawmakers have said any moratorium should be dropped altogether.

Acquisition

US spy chief wants intel community to get away from building its own tech

Speaking at the AWS Summit in D.C., Tulsi Gabbard pushed for industry to provide the U.S. spy community with tech tools, and said AI systems have already been helping analysts with major tasks like document declassification.

Ideas

Tech Trends Transforming the Public Sector

COMMENTARY | Emerging technologies like generative AI are already transforming public sector services.

Artificial Intelligence

Inside OpenAI’s wishlist for the House AI-Energy working group

Comments submitted by OpenAI leadership to a House group dedicated to AI and energy reiterated the need for broad infrastructure investments.

Cybersecurity

‘I do not have confidence’ that US infrastructure is cyber-secure, former NSC official says

At the AI Expo for National Competitiveness, Anne Neuberger told audiences that artificial intelligence tools are an enhancement opportunity for U.S. cyber defenses and intelligence collection.

Artificial Intelligence

FDA unveils ‘Elsa’ generative AI tool for staff

Following a successful pilot, the Food and Drug Administration unveiled its in-house large language model designed to help agency staff in drug clinical evaluations and reviews.

Defense

For DOD, the future of large language models is smaller

Everyone loves big AI, but “maybe there is a smaller-parameter model that could run on a laptop.”

People

New SSA chief praises DOGE for ‘making things better’

Frank Bisignano said he has no current plans to institute further reductions in force and hopes to use AI to make the historically sluggish Social Security disability determination processes move faster.

Artificial Intelligence

House budget bill would put 10-year pause on state AI regulation

The bill before the House Energy and Commerce Committee under the budget reconciliation process would prevent states from enforcing “any law or regulation” for AI models. It may run afoul of Senate rules.

Modernization

Sandia labs to undertake $5B construction effort over next decade

Sandia National Laboratories is growing its physical infrastructure to help advance its core national security research efforts, notably radiation environment testing and power source capabilities.

Emerging Tech

Companies announce billions in investments to support emerging tech

The new corporate investments pledged to U.S. manufacturing aim to support the country’s growing artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem, among others.

Cybersecurity

Salt Typhoon hacks to influence final round of DARPA’s AI-cyber competition

This summer, seven teams will compete to craft a best-case model that uses AI to detect and fix open-source vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Recently discovered Chinese telecom hacks will help shape the final round, a top DARPA official said.

Cybersecurity

Forthcoming NIST profile to address growing AI-cyber challenges

The Cyber AI Profile, currently in development, could help firms better prepare for hackers that use AI tools to enhance their cyberattacks, a top NIST official said at the RSAC Conference.

Emerging Tech

NVIDIA announces plans for fully US-manufactured AI supercomputers

The computer manufacturing company announced a new industry-wide effort to spearhead domestic semiconductor production, as the administration hails it as part of the broader “Trump effect” on industry.

Digital Government

Experts suggest AI could address FOIA backlogs, even as public records staff are terminated

The number of FOIA requests filed in fiscal year 2024 surpassed 1.5 million, which represented a 25% increase from FY 2023.