Digital Government
Third US-EU Trade and Tech Meeting to Feature Major Technological Development Goals
The third ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council aims to foster bilateral initiatives and confront challenges posed by China’s economic policies.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Joins France in New Quantum Tech Partnership
Both countries will work together to develop and advance critical quantum technologies, the next step in the Biden administration’s larger push for global quantum leadership.
Digital Government
The Latest Improper Payment Numbers Are Here, But What Do They Mean?
The Office of Management and Budget published its annual governmentwide report on improper payments, but a fraud expert says they aren’t entirely reliable.
Cybersecurity
White House Begins to Push Federal Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
The Office of Management and Budget released new guidance to begin the governmentwide effort to safeguard digital infrastructure from quantum attacks.
Cybersecurity
White House Sprint Ends With Nearly 200 New Cyber Apprenticeship Programs
The 120-day sprint saw more than 7,000 apprentices get hired from the initiative.
Digital Government
The Latest on the Midterm Election Results and What They Could Mean for the Executive Branch
The Democrats will maintain control of the Senate, meaning easier confirmations for political appointees and less combative investigations.
Digital Government
Nothing’s Decided Yet, But We Might Be Headed to a New Era of Divided Government
As of midnight on Tuesday, the Senate is a toss-up and the House is leaning Republican.
Emerging Tech
National Labs to Receive $1.5B Funding Boost
The resources will come from President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Emerging Tech
White House Kicks Off Second International Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit
The gathering, featuring a total of 36 countries, will focus on preventing large scale cyber attacks and money laundering via digital currencies.
Ideas
The White House’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’ Outlines Five Principles to Make Artificial Intelligence Safer, More Transparent and Less Discriminatory
Will it have any significant impact?
Digital Government
China’s Nuclear Arsenal Will Become an Existential Threat to US, Biden Administration Declares
New nuclear strategy deletes one new U.S. weapon, keeps the rest.
Digital Government
Senators Applaud Intelligence Leader’s Commitment to Declassification Reform
The senators are trying to focus more resources on artificial intelligence and access-control technologies for agencies to appropriately categorize documents in the digital age.
Digital Government
Drew Myklegard Named Permanent Deputy Federal CIO
Myklegard had been serving in the role on an acting basis after the departure of Maria Roat at the end of March.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Question How Public Access to Federal Research Will be Achieved
House Science Committee leaders expressed concern about a lack of detailed guidance in the White House’s August memo that directs federal agencies to make their taxpayer-funded research publicly accessible by the end of 2025.
Digital Government
White House Aims for Bio-Defense ‘Moonshots’ In New Strategy
Biden wants more rapid testing, vaccine production, etc. using breakthrough technologies.
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.
Digital Government
New National Security Strategy Returns Focus to Rules, Partnerships, and American Leadership
China is a “pacing” threat, Russia just an “acute” one—but international partnerships, the old global order are key to beating both.
Cybersecurity
White House's Internet of Things Security Initiative Gets an Official Meeting Date
The meeting was announced as the administration prepared to release its long awaited national security strategy.
Policy
State Department Confirms US-UK Tech Data Dialogue
The federal government launched another technology-focused alliance with European partners, following Biden’s executive order.
Ideas