Artificial Intelligence
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.
Digital Government
GSA seeks a better way to reach higher education for federal challenges
The General Services Administration wants to know where to reach university-affiliated students and faculty to participate in national requests.
Cybersecurity
White House releases strategy to expand the U.S. cyber workforce
The plan includes measures for improving cybersecurity knowledge at all levels of education and improving how the federal government attracts, hires and pays cybersecurity workers.
Cybersecurity
The world is ‘reentering an era of strategic competition’ with cyber, official says
Cyberspace Ambassador Nathaniel Fick argued that the U.S. needs to be able to provide cybersecurity assistance to allies in a way that incorporates emerging technologies.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Policy
Defense and Commerce team up to support semiconductor investments
The two federal agencies signed a memorandum of agreement to exchange information on programs outlined under the CHIPS for America Act.
Cybersecurity
SEC announces new cyber reporting rules for companies
After noting the increasing number of cyberattacks on U.S. networks, the SEC is asking company leadership for quick cyber incident disclosures and more documentation.
Emerging Tech
FCC Chair: Spectrum authority and global policy are key priorities in the 5G era
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel discussed her agency’s concerns ahead of the World Radio Conference.
Cybersecurity
IRS needs better documentation for its cyber threat hunts, watchdog says
A new report noted that a lack of “established policies and procedures” could prevent the tax agency from meeting federal requirements.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Cybersecurity
Justice to merge 2 offices in step with cyber implementation plan
The agency has been granted new and important roles under the Biden administration’s plan to safeguard U.S. digital networks.
Cybersecurity
White House seeks public insight to harmonize ‘inconsistent’ cyber regulations
The Biden administration wants to use public feedback to shape baseline cybersecurity regulations that function across industries and sectors.
Cybersecurity
White House announces new program to designate cyber-secure IoT devices
The Biden administration announced its Cyber Trust Mark labeling program to ensure commercial smart home devices have sufficient cybersecurity tech in place.
Emerging Tech
NIST adds 40 potential quantum-resistant algorithms to growing roster
The standards agency’s work to identify and standardize post-quantum cryptographic encryption methods was highlighted as crucial to U.S. cybersecurity implementation plans.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Artificial Intelligence
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.
Digital Government
EU approves US approach to safeguard transatlantic data flows
The European Commission released a decision approving the implementation of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, requiring more strict protocols for the U.S. government.
Emerging Tech
Inside NIST’s effort to lay the groundwork for a functional quantum computer
The latest quantum computer-adjacent device is part of NIST’s broader plan to help agencies move forward as they develop more emerging technology infrastructure.
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