Artificial Intelligence
Examining some places where AI has already been deployed within the military
There are a few areas where these efforts, even if they are far from the frontlines, are starting to prove their value.
Artificial Intelligence
Adding generative AI to wargame training can improve realism, but not without risk
The next big move may be to make military simulations smarter, specifically by adding advanced AI so that the simulated adversaries can offer better challenges.
Cybersecurity
NCA celebrates National Data Privacy Week while CISA eyes new cybersecurity guidelines
The week’s themes reflect a new era where everything is interconnected and new threats like artificial intelligence are poised to make a big impact on cybersecurity.
Artificial Intelligence
New Google tool lets budding generative AI scientists practice their prompting
Generative AI has the potential to solve a lot of problems, but needs to be properly directed to do so.
Ideas
How feds can create their own mini Chat GPT AI assistants
COMMENTARY | Configuring a mini-GPT can be a highly effective way to harness the awesome power of this new technology while mitigating many of the risks associated with generative AI.
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA’s massive defensive AI challenge begins in December
The original announcement of the AIxCC challenge — and its millions in prize money — made waves at Black Hat 2023.
Ideas
New purpose-designed chips poised to boost generative AI development
Ethical use and computing power are two of the top concerns in getting AI into government service.
Emerging Tech
NASA celebrates winners of second MarsXR virtual reality astronaut training competition
Most of the winning scenarios enabled players to be scored like in a video game based on their crew’s effectiveness in completing each challenge.
Artificial Intelligence
AI concerns continue as governments look for the right mix of regulations and protections
The technology is starting to rack up an impressive portfolio of success stories, but there could be dangers and downsides as well.
Cybersecurity
CISA launches ‘Secure Our World’ Cybersecurity Awareness Month
This year looks to be bigger than ever, due in no small part to the massive uptick in cyberattacks across the board.
Artificial Intelligence
Companies turn to risk mitigation tools to monitor AI absent federal law, study finds
While Congress debates AI regulations, Gartner has found a majority of businesses are looking at using new IT tools to self-regulate the risks of AI usage.
Artificial Intelligence
How NASA, NOAA and AI might save the internet from devastating solar storms
Coronal mass ejections that can occur during the solar maximum are electrically charged, meaning they can easily destroy electrical and computer equipment.
Cybersecurity
National intelligence office issues cyber warning for government and commercial satellites
The warning comes just about a month after three teams at the DEF CON 23 convention in Las Vegas managed to successfully hack a government satellite in orbit.
Digital Government
NASA officials discuss plans for the pending launch of their new NASA+ streaming network
The agency will offer regular programs and shows, as well as lots of new and original content.
Emerging Tech
As drone popularity grows, government considers how to safeguard the skies
While the vast majority of drone operators pilot their devices safely, there have been incidents where drones stray into dangerous places.
Artificial Intelligence
What AI-powered robots have to say about their future with humanity
The press conference was billed as the world’s first where robots and AI took center stage, answering live questions from human reporters.
Emerging Tech
Citizens are helping government reach its ambitious scientific goals
The government is looking for everyday people to help collect, study or parse information related to various scientific projects.
Emerging Tech
NASA steps closer to perfecting super-fast internet in deep space
Until very recently, NASA did not have a good solution for building extra bandwidth into the Deep Space Network.
Emerging Tech