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.
Modernization
Tech Modernization Fund Launches Fresh $100 Million for CX Projects
The TMF is accepting proposals from federal agencies looking to modernize digital services with a human-centric design.
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
Oversight Report Says U.S. Marshals Need More Effective Cataloging for Seized Crypto
A new audit from the Office of the Inspector General reveals the U.S. Marshals Service could improve its seized crypto management with new procedures and policies.
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.
Modernization
Biden Administration Releases New IT Modernization Plan
The White House Office of Management and Budget plans to prioritize cybersecurity and data decision-making via federal funding.
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.
Emerging Tech
GSA Auctions Another Series of Crypto, Valued at $268K
The General Services Administration is auctioning off several lots of cryptocurrencies as the federal government looks to wade into the volatile asset class.
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.
Cybersecurity
VA Needs More Cyber Employees to Support Remote Work and Tackle Shadow IT
Veterans Affairs leadership said that the agency needs to be able to provide competitive compensation to attract talent.
Cybersecurity
U.S. National Guard’s Cyber Training Emphasizes Social Media, Supply Chain Protection
Ahead of the annual Cyber Shield exercise, military leaders will train National Guard and other military members to fight disinformation and protect critical infrastructure.
Podcasts
Critical Update: To Bridge Quantum’s Valley of Death, Labs Need Funding and Workforce
Oak Ridge National Lab’s Travis Humble discussed the state of quantum technology development and what it demands for future development.
Policy
Bipartisan bill proposes new 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
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.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon Calls for New Ideas in ‘Third Wave’ of AI Evolution
A new artificial intelligence program attempts to streamline machine learning algorithms to make better warfighting decisions.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DOJ Seize Website Addresses, Associated Illegal Data Sales, Hacking Services
International law enforcement targeted and confiscated three internet domain names that sell cyberattacks and personal information.
Emerging Tech
US Frontier Supercomputer Named Fastest in the World
The Frontier exscale system has been in development by Department of Energy researchers since 2019.
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.
Emerging Tech
FTC Fines Twitter For ‘Deceptive’ User Data Sharing
The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on the social media company before, and now demands $150 million in penalty fees for sharing user information.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Advisory Group Report Focuses On Diversifying AI Research and Development
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force issued a report outlining a framework for national AI research and development, hinting on equitable datasets and computing access.
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