Trump pledges to ax Biden’s AI executive order
Trump pledges to ax Biden’s AI executive order
The newly adopted Republican platform calls the executive order “dangerous.”
Policy
Russian influence operations ‘preeminent threat’ to November election, officials warn
Moscow appears to continue favoring Donald Trump, while other nations will aim to sow divisional chaos online or sway broader geopolitical discussions.
Cybersecurity
US, allies take down Kremlin-backed AI bot farm
The bot farm allegedly originated from a deputy manager at RT — a Russian state-backed news agency — and spread disinformation on the X social media platform.
Emerging Tech
Diverting TSA funds harms deployment of new tech, lawmakers warn
A bill to keep all 9/11 security fee collections at TSA would help the agency more quickly deploy facial recognition capabilities, but its supporters say privacy still needs to be prioritized.
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How Salesforce transforms field work for the public sector
As organizations recognize the important role of field services such as repairs and maintenance in delivering exceptional service, there's an increasing demand for solutions.
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Cybersecurity
Patchwork cyber laws cost the government money, Amazon security chief says
An exclusive conversation with Amazon CSO Steve Schmidt unpacks his views on cyber policy themes this year.
Defense
DARPA wants to use AI to find new rare minerals
With spectral analysis, it’s possible to “tell the difference [between] cocaine that came from one cartel’s area of Colombia versus another.”
Digital Government
DHS selects 6 digital wallet startups for identity security contracts
The agency aims to facilitate more ways to comply with travel document requirements while safeguarding U.S. citizen privacy.
Modernization
Transportation’s working capital fund is missing controls for cost recovery, IG warns
The watchdog’s findings include an accidental overbilling by upwards of $16,000.
People
Hitting the gas at Energy
CIO Ann Dunkin talks FITARA, modernization and the challenge of managing IT in an environment driven by high-performance technology.
Defense
Typos could steer sensitive messages to Mali, DOD warns
Millions of emails intended for the Department of Defense have been directed to Mali because of spelling errors in the recipient's email domain.
Sponsor Content
The federal AI playbook: Mission transformation for the AI era
Government initiatives speak to the fundamental tension that agencies must navigate as AI becomes more available and capable.
Acquisition
FedRAMP unveils new framework for prioritizing emerging tech
The cloud security program’s new Emerging Technology Prioritization Framework spells out new processes and guidance for cloud services providers specifically offering AI-based capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence
The US intelligence community is embracing generative AI
Intelligence agencies are using generative AI for a variety of purposes, including content triage and assisting analysts.
Artificial Intelligence
Balancing innovation and safety: Inside NIST’s AI Safety Institute
The institute's director Elizabeth Kelly details efforts to test models and create guidance to encourage responsible artificial intelligence use.
Artificial Intelligence
AI can enhance health care and enable cost savings, lawmaker says
Rep. David Schweikert, R-Ariz., said lawmakers “have to build the infrastructure” around the use of AI in wearable medical devices.
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Alliant 3's final solicitation hits the streets
Companies have four months to work on their bids for one of six dozen spots on this "Anything IT Anywhere” vehicle for all of government.
Defense
US soldiers will get electronic warfare backpacks later this year
The system is a portable combination of a jammer and scanner.
People
TMF names new director
The fund’s current deputy executive director, Larry Bafundo, will be taking the helm of a program facing down budget and authorization challenges in the coming months.
Ideas
How to maximize AI's potential for government
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Artificial Intelligence
Lawmaker set to introduce bill to standardize AI system testing
The proposed legislation would focus on standardizing how AI systems are tested for fairness and safety, with the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the forefront.
Digital Government