Artificial Intelligence
Emerging Technologies to Underpin Biden Plan for US Bioeconomy
Technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and quantum sensing play a key role in the federal plan for a stronger U.S. biomanufacturing sector.
Digital Government
Public Trust in Government is Low. A Congressman Wants to Fix That With More White House Transparency.
Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., reintroduced bills regarding visitor logs and preservation of presidential records.
Cybersecurity
White House Tech Council Launches Cyber-Physical Resilience Working Group
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology aims to use the initiative to improve resilience within the nation’s digital networks.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration Seeks $26B in Cyber Funding for FY 2024
President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget aligns with the recently released national cybersecurity strategy by “investing in a whole-of-nation approach,” according to the acting national cyber director.
Digital Government
Biden’s Budget Proposal Keeps Focus on Improving Federal Customer Experience
The budget callout follows several important policy updates.
Digital Government
Details of Budget’s R&D Funding Emphasizes Emerging Tech
Agency officials involved in developing emerging technologies described how funding AI, quantum information systems and biotechnologies are all priority items within the 2024 Budget.
Ideas
Top 3 Priority Recommendations for the First Federal Chief Data Officer
COMMENTARY | Many agency chief data officers would like to see the creation and appointment of a federal CDO.
Artificial Intelligence
New Biden Budget Calls for Historic Clean Energy and Emerging Tech Investments
The White House’s fiscal year 2024 budget wants more U.S. funding for emerging tech, as well as its application in gov’t operations.
Digital Government
White House Budget Seeks to Bolster US Tech Development, Modernize Standards
The Biden administration’s fiscal year 2024 budget request would, in part, boost federal spending to address “the ongoing cyber threat” and “modernize services” across government.
Digital Government
Accountability and Cost Efficiency Goals Amplified in President Biden’s $6.9 Trillion Budget Proposal
This is just a wish list, as the administration still has to hammer out an agreement with a divided Congress.
Digital Government
Biden Reportedly Will Propose a 5.2% Pay Raise for Feds in 2024
This would mark the largest boost federal employees have seen since the Carter administration, but still falls short of union and Democrats’ demands.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Strategy Seeks to Shift Burden from Consumers to Tech Firms
The strategy calls for Congress to pass legislation that would “shift liability onto those entities that fail to take reasonable precautions to secure their software.”
Cybersecurity
New National Cyber Strategy Asks 'More' from Industry and Government
The new National Cyber Security Strategy focuses on more international partnerships, enhanced baseline regulations and stronger cyberthreat policing.
Cybersecurity
New White House cyber strategy looks to redistribute risks, responsibilities
The ranging strategy document includes plans for the collective defense of federal civilian executive branch agencies and a push for legislation to require software vendors to assume liability for the security of their products.
Digital Government
Report: Smarter Wildfire Fighting Demands Better Data Quality and Sharing
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology issued a framework to help guide emerging tech implementation into wildfire control.
Ideas
All Presidents Avoid Reporters, But Biden May Achieve a Record in His Press Avoidance
Democracy demands accountability, but press conferences are risky business for presidents nowadays.
Digital Government
White House Wants Public Input on Improving Criminal Justice Data Collection
To enhance law enforcement agencies’ data collection and transparency efforts, the government is asking the public to “help us understand the data practices currently in use and those that should be prioritized.”
Cybersecurity
White House Committee Advocates Collaboration, Consensus in Cybersecurity Standards
The fourth installment of cybersecurity recommendations from the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee advocates more blanket requirements to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.
Digital Government
President Biden Doubles Down on Advancing Equity Throughout the Federal Government
A new executive order builds on earlier efforts by the Biden administration.
Cybersecurity