Artificial Intelligence
AI could be tapped to design weapons of mass destruction, DHS warns
The new guidance was mandated by President Biden’s October 2023 executive order.
Feds need to be careful when tapping generative AI for work
Human review of AI-generated outputs is critical, OPM says in new guidance for government employees.
DHS launches new AI safety and security board
The board will be made up of 22 representatives from private sector, government and academia and will advise Secretary Mayorkas on risk mitigation for AI in critical infrastructure.
How can feds evaluate the effectiveness of different AIs for various government tasks?
If you work with them enough, AI models almost start to seem like people, with each one having a specific set of strengths, weaknesses and quirks.
Commerce seeks insight on how to make its data more AI-friendly
A new request for information issued by the Department of Commerce asks for expert commentary on how the agency can better structure and disseminate its publicly available data.
IRS commissioner indicates AI will play growing role in future tax collection
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel opined about the agency’s current and future use of AI just days after Tax Day.
Senate bill aims to bring more private sector participation to federal AI innovation
The latest piece of AI-focused legislation seeks to make private sector collaboration a top priority for several agencies.
House committee introduces 5 guardrails for internal AI use
The Committee on House Administration released its April AI Flash Report reviewing past and present agenda items to implement AI systems in legislative operations.
TSA looks to AI to enhance x-ray screenings of travelers’ luggage
The Transportation Security Administration is already using facial recognition to verify the identity of travelers but wants to improve its scanners to detect more prohibited items.
NIST adds 5 new members to its AI Safety Institute
The new members will focus on AI objectives related to national security, standards development and more.
Five Eyes agencies issue guidance on securing AI
The new best practices aim to help organizations deploying AI to secure their digital environments, with a particular focus on protecting AI model weights and extensive system vigilance.
USPTO says existing rules apply to AI-crafted submissions
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reaffirmed its existing regulations will apply to AI-assisted applications and filings.
State Dept. seeks employee volunteers to test AI chatbot
The State Department is piloting an internal chatbot backed by artificial intelligence technology, and will leverage internal sensitive but unclassified data.
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