Artificial Intelligence
AI is ‘No Magical Shortcut’ FTC Says in Fighting Disinformation Online
The Federal Trade Commission sent a report to Congress detailing limitations artificial intelligence has in regulating disinformation and harmful online content.
Policy
Government Leaders: Export Controls, Public-Private Partnerships Key To Safeguarding U.S. Tech Development
Reps. Jim Himes and Brad Wenstrup joined Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez talking about the national security implications hinging on the U.S.’s leadership in emerging tech innovation.
Digital Government
Former DOD Cyber Official Loses bid for Congress Despite Trump’s Backing
Katie Arrington, who led a Defense Department push to bring 300,000 contractors into compliance with cyber hygiene policies, lost her race to oust a Republican incumbent in a South Carolina congressional primary.
Digital Government
Big Tech Clashes with Brick and Mortar Group over Liability in Privacy Hearing
A similar dynamic is playing out in cybersecurity policy as the government drafts new contract language for cloud service providers.
Policy
Bipartisan House Reps. Call for Renewal of Tariff Moratorium on Digital Goods
As leaders convene for the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference, Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to renew the moratorium on tariffs on electronic transmission.
Emerging Tech
Crypto Industry Insiders Support Better Public-Private Collabs To Prevent Major Ransomware Attacks
A panel of leaders in the digital asset industry discussed helpful legal frameworks to prevent illegal crypto financing while supporting market activity.
Modernization
Senators Call on Biden to Prioritize Procuring Tech, Staff for Large Scale Declassification
Officials at the National Archives say agencies could be using artificial intelligence to more efficiently process a tremendous backlog of appeals.
Emerging Tech
Latest Crypto Regulation Bill Defines Stablecoins and Pushes For Interagency Cooperation
More bipartisan legislation seeks to regulate digital assets in the U.S. and offers a widely-encompassing framework for buying and selling cryptocurrency.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want to Know How Much Bad Software Costs DOD
When the House Armed Services Committee begins its markup process of the annual defense authorization bill on June 8, look out for a provision asking the Pentagon to account for wasted money and lost productivity caused by poorly performing software.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Bill Establishes All-Encompassing Federal Data Privacy Standards
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act stands to improve American users’ data privacy and offers federal regulatory power.
Digital Government
Dems Demand Amazon Comply With Congressional Investigation on Labor Practices
Several Democratic lawmakers are furious Amazon has not handed over documents it sought in March.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Debate Government Sanctioned Digital Currency
Fed Board of Governors Vice Chair Lael Brainard said stablecoins could work with CBDCs, but focus will shift to research and cybersecurity protections.
Cybersecurity
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
A hearing the committee held leading up to the bill’s markup focused on a shortage of procurement officials in the federal workforce, which an industry witness said could be addressed if it weren’t for inflexible ethics rules.
Cybersecurity
Senate Report Highlights Lack of Government Data on Ransomware Payments
A new report details the role cryptocurrencies play in incentivizing ransomware attacks and the government’s response.
Digital Government
Senior GOP Senator Asked Watchdog to Report After ‘Whistleblower’ Action at IRS
The request of the watchdog agency followed the release of confidential information leading to a detailed news report of how the mega rich avoid paying taxes.
Digital Government
DHS Disinformation Board ‘Paused’ After Criticism, Chief Resigns
The official tapped to lead the board resigned Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Legislation Promoting Cyber Collaboration Between DHS and States Awaits Biden Signature
The legislation would improve information sharing between federal cybersecurity authorities and state and local governments.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Officials Review AI Initiatives Within New Office
A House committee hearing questioned defense officials about the agency's new AI officer role and the ethics underpinning emerging tech.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Showcase Federal Cyber Progress, Outline Future Threats
Witnesses from CISA, NIST, and the GSA spoke before a House Homeland subcommittee on their current efforts to bolster the nation’s cyber defenses.
Emerging Tech
What We Learned from Congress’ First Open UFO Hearing in 50 Years
A House hearing Tuesday discussed everything from extraterrestrials to advanced technology potentially developed by other nations.
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