Artificial Intelligence
AI in Government Hinges on Supportive Leadership and a “Glass Breaker” in Charge
Federal officials said that new technologies often need a “disrupter” responsible for breaking through bureaucratic obstacles.
Modernization
Lawmakers Request Agency Support in Broadband Rollouts
Democrats from the House Energy and Commerce Committee asked the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to help make good on broadband development with Bipartisan Infrastructure funding.
Policy
Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them
The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders.
Digital Government
Data Key to Ensuring Pandemic Funding Accuracy
A new GAO report advocates enhanced data collection and analysis to ensure federal pandemic relief funding goes to the right place.
Emerging Tech
Biden Aims For Energy Independence, Climate Health With Nuclear Fusion Technology Initiatives
The White House held a summit discussion on its new fusion technology research investments.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Advocates Human-Centric Focus of AI Tech
A new report delves into the biases that emerge in artificial intelligence, and best mitigation practices.
Policy
Warren Spearheads Crypto Sanctions Against Russia With New Bill
Democratic Senators aim to regulate international digital asset transactions to prevent Russian actors from evading sanctions amid war with Ukraine.
Modernization
Congressional Publishing Arm Plans for New Software to ‘Take Over’ Print Documentation
Director Hugh Halpern said the agency wants to bring more efficient documentation software to Capitol Hill and other public agencies.
Emerging Tech
DOD Announces Additional Funding for Science and Tech Research
The Supplemental Support for Research Trainees aims to offset disruption to PhD students’ scientific research initiatives caused by the pandemic.
Digital Government
White House Unveils New Supply Chain Data Sharing Pilot
Helmed by the Department of Transportation, FLOW will work to improve consumers’ access to goods through streamlining shipping and delivery operations.
Modernization
TSA to Overhaul its Credentialing System with $199 Million Contract Award
The Transportation Security Administration partnered with Accenture to modernize its security reporting and credentialing systems.
Digital Government
NIH Developing Data Access Tool for Maternal Health
Several federal agencies are involved in developing MaternalHealthLink, a data sharing tool focused on maternal health.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Lean On Multifactor Authentication As Key Security Component
Public sector officials discussed how strong identity verification technology plays a key role in supporting agency collaboration and data protections.
Policy
New Bipartisan Bill Would Allow U.S. Govt To Provide Internet In War Zones
The Safely Accessing Telecommunications Act allows the Defense and State Departments to procure telecommunication services on behalf of countries in conflict.
Cybersecurity
House Committee Approves Cybersecurity Training Bill
The legislation advances in the House after clearing the Senate in March, and would offer new cybersecurity training to federal and state governments.
Policy
Biden Executive Order Takes Major Steps Toward Regulating Cryptocurrencies
The president will sign an executive order regulating the growing industry, announcing the exploration of a possible government-backed currency and addressing national security and equity concerns.
Cybersecurity
U.S.-Spain Summit Aims to Promote Tech Advancement in Nations That Don't 'Diminish Freedom’
The first U.S.-Spain Cybersecurity Seminar emphasized a transatlantic partnership against cybercrimes, set against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Digital Government
Native American Health Agencies Struggled to Access Federal Data Amid Pandemic
A new report outlines the steps health agencies, including the CDC and IHS, need to improve tribal epidemiological centers’ access to public health data.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies Take Mitigating Steps To Protect Internet Infrastructure
A new report examines public agency practices to prevent the exploitation of vulnerabilities within the modern internet framework.
Emerging Tech
FTC, Justice Say Weight Watchers Parent Group Illegally Collected Child Health Data
Federal prosecutors filed a complaint against children’s weight loss app Kurbo, alleging it collected health data without parental consent in an effort to market weight management services for use by children.
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