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Artificial Intelligence

AI can improve how federal employees do their jobs, but training and resources need to be a priority

The IRS chief human capital officer said that training can no longer be viewed as an expendable expense.

Artificial Intelligence

Americans want AI disclaimers, FEC commissioner says

Federal Election Commission’s Shana Broussard’s insights follow the agency’s recent decision surrounding generative AI in political ads.

Policy

Officials across the country say they are confident in the integrity of the pending election

Those administering the election process are highly aware of a multitude of potential threats targeting the pending election but are also confident in their planning, sometimes years in the making.

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US charges 6 for conspiring to defraud agencies through IT contracting schemes

The charges are the first in an ongoing Department of Justice investigation into “IT manufacturers, distributors and resellers” that sell to the government.

Digital Government

Cutting red tape is key to financial inclusion, Treasury says

A new Department of Treasury strategy calls on those delivering government programs to make them easier to access.

Cybersecurity

UN cybercrime convention will ‘legitimize’ authoritarian nations’ cyber behavior, senators warn

The proposed treaty has ignited debate among officials, as it may offer adversaries a stronger voice in international discussions about cybersecurity and surveillance.

Artificial Intelligence

Making AI work inside and out at SSA

Meet Brian Peltier, the deputy chief information officer for strategy and chief artificial intelligence officer at the Social Security Administration.

Artificial Intelligence

Inside the HHS reorganization to prioritize AI and emerging tech

Micky Tripathi wears many hats — assistant secretary for technology policy, national coordinator for health information technology and acting chief artificial intelligence officer — as the agency looks to expand its tech leadership.

People

‘Put them in trauma’: Inside a key MAGA leader’s plans for a new Trump agenda

As OMB director, Russell Vought sought to use Trump’s 2020 Schedule F executive order to strip away job protections for nonpartisan government workers.

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Cybersecurity

Biden admin issues restrictions on US investments into sensitive tech tied to China

The rule takes effect Jan. 2 and focuses on emerging technologies that may galvanize Chinese military advancements.

Emerging Tech

NIST approves 14 new quantum encryption algorithms for standardization

Following the release of the first set of post-quantum encryption algorithms, the National Institute of Standards and Technology is advancing a second series of options to protect important data.

Cybersecurity

DHS cyber review board to investigate Chinese hack of US telecoms as victim net widens

U.S. government officials and staff on both major presidential campaigns were targeted. One former intelligence official called the breaches “really concerning.”

Ideas

America’s defense contractors are failing basic cybersecurity and China is exploiting it

COMMENTARY: The gap between what Americans believe about the security of our defense contractors and the grim reality should alarm everyone.

Artificial Intelligence

Success of the AI national security memo ‘will be in the implementation,’ industry says

Industry leaders aren’t shying away from more AI guardrails, but note oversight into the memo’s execution is important.

Digital Government

TSA to allow mobile driver’s licenses after REAL ID goes into effect

The final rule will allow states that have issued mobile driver’s licenses to apply for TSA-issued waivers of certain REAL ID requirements.

Defense

Military must improve acquisition to win future wars, admiral says

Pacific Fleet deputy chief says U.S. should follow Ukraine’s example to be prepared for a potential clash with China.

Ideas

Securing open source software is a team sport

COMMENTARY: Public-private partnerships offer a path to solving the persistent problem of open source software security.

Ideas

VA acquisitions asks vendors to show their work

COMMENTARY: The principle of "do, don't say" could be catching hold at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Artificial Intelligence

Biden signs first national security memorandum focused on AI

The document aims to balance artificial intelligence innovation and adoption with protections for privacy and civil liberties.