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Tech officials caution on data security in public sector AI applications
A group of tech policy leads across federal agencies discussed the current and future state of play of artificial intelligence in government systems.
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Scaling and talent development dominate Senate’s AI-focused NDAA amendments
The upper chamber’s draft of the NDAA looks to regulate and incorporate AI systems in federal operations, broadly helmed by a team of bipartisan senators.
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AI is supposed to become smarter over time. ChatGPT can become dumber.
‘The real takeaway is that Large Language Models are unstable,’ one expert said.
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Defense Department seeks insights on AI’s ability to diagnose brain injuries
The department wants to understand whether artificial intelligence and other technology prototypes can help diagnose, monitor and treat traumatic brain injuries.
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Biden: New AI agreement will 'shepherd' responsible innovation, but legislation still needed
President Joe Biden made remarks following the announcement of new private sector AI accords, but members of Congress from both parties agreed with the need to develop regulatory law.
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7 tech companies agree to White House’s new trustworthy AI commitments
While the Biden administration is working to engage in voluntary commitments with Silicon Valley, a planned executive order will codify next steps in securing the emerging technology.
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Tech legislation to watch in Congress ahead of summer recess
Among the bills considered is a new proposal from Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., to require agencies to designate chief AI officers, a position that currently exists at only a handful of agencies.
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House Dem sounds alarm about AI in political messaging
Rep. Yvette Clarke says 2024 “will be the first election cycle where AI-generated ads will be an integral part of how we do campaign advertising.”
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Proceed with caution: Industry advises a careful approach to generative AI
Government and industry tech executives are focused on the risks as well as the opportunities presented by the generative AI revolution.
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What will the federal government do with generative AI?
Federal employees are going to see AI tools show up in cloud-based productivity suites sooner rather than later, but it's not clear yet how the trending tech will impact public-facing digital services.
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Establishing international tech standards is ‘the issue of our time,’ lawmaker says
Sen. Mark Warner encouraged U.S. leadership to learn from previous “complete disaster” moments in technology regulation.
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How NIST is helping to guide the government conversation on AI
Industry, technologists, policymakers and members of Congress are watching what the U.S. standards-setting agency is doing to understand the risks of AI.
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Where agencies are turning to automation to augment human work
Tech policy leadership discussed ongoing federal use cases for automated systems, emphasizing responsible implementation and agency-specific training.
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DOD experimenting with generative AI, even as ‘potential downsides’ give officials pause
The deputy chief of the agency’s AI office said the department is working with industry to address concerns about the emerging tech.
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Space Force plans to harness AI to understand threats and challenges
From expanding space domain awareness to combating ever-evolving cyber threats, a top official detailed how the branch plans to leverage artificial intelligence in the near future.
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Deputy at Pentagon’s data and AI office to depart for Palantir
Greg Little, the Pentagon’s inaugural deputy chief digital and artificial intelligence officer for enterprise platforms and business optimization, is leaving his position at the end of July.
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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.
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The Pentagon’s ambitious AI plans look less and less like ChatGPT
The military needs tools that can structure data, deliver insights, and be trusted.
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First AI advisory committee report stresses getting regulatory balance right
Designing trustworthy AI systems with government regulatory help is a central theme in the NAIAC’s first report delivered to President Joe Biden.
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