Artificial Intelligence
White House unveils billions in investments for Genesis Mission
Eleven leading tech firms pledged to provide $2.4 billion in compute credits to help drive scientific research and technological innovation through the use of artificial intelligence and other emerging capabilities.
People
White House targets tech giants with H-1B visa suspension
Vice President J.D. Vance calls Microsoft the "biggest abuser" as the administration freezes new and pending H-1B and PERM applications for eight companies.
Artificial Intelligence
Experts hope new AI czar’s leadership can move the needle on regulation
“Maybe [the AI czar] can work with Congress to help come up with some governance, some laws” covering AI, one former Trump official told Nextgov/FCW.
People
Spy chief Jay Clayton takes on White House’s AI portfolio
A new task force led by the director of national intelligence will have 120 days to analyze and report on AI’s risks and opportunities, amid growing global calls for AI safety measures.
Artificial Intelligence
Cairncross acknowledges AI risks but warns tighter oversight could slow innovation
The national cyber director said developers are strengthening safeguards after a series of unauthorized AI intrusions, while defending the administration’s push for rapid deployment.
Artificial Intelligence
White House unveils ‘super intelligence’ executive order and industry accord
The vice president heralded the administration’s preference for working with, instead of regulating, artificial intelligence companies during Tuesday remarks.
Digital Government
White House launches AI-powered ‘America.gov’ digital front door
The president signed an executive order at the event requiring agencies to integrate many of their services with the new website.
Acquisition
Lawmaker warns intelligence contractors' Trump ballroom donations may be scrutinized
Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, wants to examine whether contributions were tied to federal contracts or access to administration officials.
Artificial Intelligence
'Super Intelligence': the president’s new term for AI, explained
Trump is attempting to rebrand AI with an existing term of art.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump floats creating an ‘AI Force’
President Donald Trump said the AI Force would be analogous with the Space Force, a military service branch created during his first term to protect U.S. space interests.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump redoubles pro-AI stance amid calls to slow development
Industry leaders put out a public call to “pace the frontier” of artificial intelligence development over the weekend, reinvigorating the debate over how to best compose effective regulations.
Cybersecurity
White House plans to take water cyber pilot into other sectors
Sean Cairncross also outlined plans for a cyber academy that would combine venture capital and other private sector initiatives with a service component.
Digital Government
Trump signs veterans benefits order calling for improved data sharing
The order instructs the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to conduct a broad review of information technology-related contracts to ensure greater interoperability.
Cybersecurity
White House launches water cybersecurity pilot in Texas
Project Watershed 250 will stress-test utilities over six months and could serve as a model for protecting water providers nationwide.
Cybersecurity
Trump admin moves to block risky foreign technology from US power grid
A new executive order targets hardware, software and remote-access services and could require operators to isolate or replace equipment already in use.
Cybersecurity
White House to soon launch water provider cyber protection program
The plans come as several states face water system intrusions from what some official suspect could be linked to Iran.
Defense
What Trump’s tech strategy means for the military, deterring China, and the future of AI
The strategy includes key provisions to encourage innovation—but also has a glaring omission.
Cybersecurity
The Russian hurdle in Trump’s new offensive cyber program
The White House wants private companies to help take down cybercriminals overseas. But in Russia, the line between criminal hackers and the government is difficult to draw.
Policy
White House S&T strategy calls for new approaches to safeguard US research
The new guidance says the U.S. "will further strengthen its workforce by attracting and retaining top-tier global talent in critical national security S&T fields” — a departure from last year’s National Security Strategy that said global talent “undercuts American workers.”
Cybersecurity