Emerging Tech
CFPB Announces New Inquiry into Data Brokers
The financial regulatory agency wants to learn more about data brokers’ business operations, especially surrounding user experiences.
Artificial Intelligence
DIA's New China Mission Group to Track Threat Posed by AI Development
The Defense Intelligence Agency’s China Mission Group will be monitoring the country’s use of AI software and other technologies in a national security context.
Emerging Tech
GAO Offers Quantum Guidance to Federal Agencies
As the federal government continues its push for mass post-quantum cryptography transitions, the Government Accountability Office offered fact-based summary and guidance.
Digital Government
Details of Budget’s R&D Funding Emphasizes Emerging Tech
Agency officials involved in developing emerging technologies described how funding AI, quantum information systems and biotechnologies are all priority items within the 2024 Budget.
Artificial Intelligence
New Biden Budget Calls for Historic Clean Energy and Emerging Tech Investments
The White House’s fiscal year 2024 budget wants more U.S. funding for emerging tech, as well as its application in gov’t operations.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker and Staffer Health Data Exposed in Insurance Breach
The attack on local insurance company DC Health Link threatens to expose personal information of House lawmakers and Hill staffers.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose New Commerce Authority to Ban Foreign Adversaries' Tech
The bipartisan RESTRICT Act has also received White House backing.
Digital Government
Creating responsible AI presents 'major technical challenges,' NIST official says
Experts discussed the regulations needed for fast-developing AI software, with NIST’s Elham Tabassi emphasizing the need for proper data and measurement strategies for different systems.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker: Schools Need Federal Advocate to Negotiate Cyber Contracts
Sen. Ron Wyden penned a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, asking the agency to assist U.S. schools in drafting cybersecurity and data protection contracts with technology firms.
Artificial Intelligence
Creating Responsible AI Presents 'Major Technical Challenges,' NIST Official Says
Experts discussed the regulations needed for fast-developing AI software, with NIST’s Elham Tabassi emphasizing the need for proper data and measurement strategies for different systems.
Cybersecurity
EPA Releases Water Systems Cyber Requirement in Tandem with National Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled new cybersecurity guidelines to help states evaluate their water sanitation systems’ defenses.
Cybersecurity
Report Spotlights Medical Infrastructure, Utilities as Primary Cyber Targets
A report from TransUnion documented the industries that most suffered from cyberattacks in the end of 2022, and recommended mitigation measures.
Cybersecurity
New National Cyber Strategy Asks 'More' from Industry and Government
The new National Cyber Security Strategy focuses on more international partnerships, enhanced baseline regulations and stronger cyberthreat policing.
Emerging Tech
A CISA Test Hack Offers Warnings for Critical Infrastructure Organizations
A CISA red team simulated a malicious cyberattack on a critical infrastructure organization to test security measures and give recommendations to other entities.
Emerging Tech
America’s Scientific and Tech Leadership Hinges on Funding, Personnel
A House hearing examined the needs of the U.S.’s scientific assets amidst tensions with China and the development of a National Science and Technology Strategy.
Digital Government
Report: Smarter Wildfire Fighting Demands Better Data Quality and Sharing
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology issued a framework to help guide emerging tech implementation into wildfire control.
Digital Government
DHS's Biometric Rally Reveals Strong Capabilities Reliant on Camera Configuration
Researchers at the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate explained how camera systems’ capacity for varied skin tones can make or break an accurate biometric reading.
Cybersecurity
White House Committee Advocates Collaboration, Consensus in Cybersecurity Standards
The fourth installment of cybersecurity recommendations from the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee advocates more blanket requirements to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity posture.
Cybersecurity
House Dems Call for Info on Racially-Motivated Cyber Attacks
Several House lawmakers tasked DHS and CISA with providing information on “racially- or ethnically- motivated” violent attacks on the U.S. electrical sector.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Furthers Quantum Research with New International Partnership
The U.S. and the Netherlands are the latest countries to team up in an effort to innovate in the quantum sciences field.
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