Artificial intelligence and other automation technologies are essential for the Department of Defense (DoD) to maintain its technological edge over adversaries like China – but increasing the use of both of those will require more funding and leveraging of industry capabilities, witnesses said during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Monday.   […]

The White House announced on Thursday its plans to launch a new Task Force on AI Datacenter Infrastructure to coordinate policy across government, along with other actions to ensure the United States continues to lead in AI tech. […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are revolutionizing national security by their ability to quickly identify critical information from vast data sets, enabling law enforcement and intelligence agencies to find the “needle in the haystack” and stay ahead of threats, according to FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate. […]

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report this week saying that Federal agencies are hitting the requirements set by President Biden’s October 2023 AI executive order (EO) so far. However, GAO officials are letting agencies know that they expected this outcome and will be watching to make sure agencies continue to get it right. […]

A senior Democratic lawmaker expressed concerns today about the United States’ ability to meet growing energy demands that are accompanying the surge of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, particularly when it comes to beating China in the tech race.  […]

The State Department’s Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations is zeroing in on two AI use cases to better defend against cyber threats, with Director Manuel “Manny” Medrano announcing today that the agency plans to build a cyber data visualization for its analysts by the end of the year. […]

As voters prepare to head to the polls this November, the Federal government and other influential people – most recently, Taylor Swift – are warning voters about the risks of artificial intelligence and the emerging technology’s role in election-related misinformation. […]

Recommendations on law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence are headed to the White House after the National AI Advisory Committee’s (NAIAC) unanimous vote on Sept. 4 in favor of the report containing findings and recommendations.  […]

The Commerce Department is set to publish a proposed rule on Wednesday that aims to implement reporting requirements for U.S. companies regarding the development of dual-use foundation artificial intelligence (AI) models.  […]

In a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last week, a group of 142 organizations are calling on DHS to suspend the use of AI technologies for immigration enforcement that do not comply with Federal requirements for responsible AI by Dec. 1. […]

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) wants more information on the challenges surrounding data center growth, resilience, and security “amidst a surge of computing power demand due to the development of critical and emerging technologies.” […]

The nuclear energy industry should prioritize “safety and security” in its deployment of artificial intelligence systems, according to a recent report from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).  […]

While consensus is mounting that there is no greater change agent set to reshape the government IT arena than the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, it’s often much less clear who are the rising stars in government and industry that are leading the AI transformation. […]

While it may seem like many Federal agencies are already using artificial intelligence, an official from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shared on Sept. 4 that the Federal government is really just in the beginning stages of deploying the emerging technology. […]

FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate said on Wednesday that the FBI is using artificial intelligence tech to help support the agency internally, but also stressed that more technology resources and tools are needed by the bureau to better execute on its mission. […]

The National Security Agency’s (NSA) Hybrid Compute Initiative (HCI) launched in 2021 won praise today from NSA Director Gen. Timothy Haugh who said the program represents the “future model” for the agency because it maximizes NSA’s ability to quickly leverage industry advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies.  […]

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is launching a new program designed to elevate the standards and reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) models in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). […]

Ahead of Congress’ return from August recess next week, Senate AI Caucus Co-Chair Mike Rounds, R-S.D. – introduced a package of bipartisan AI legislation. […]

Federal agency officials said on Tuesday that foundational learning, hands-on experience, and emphasizing the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are among the issues topping their priority list when it comes to training government employees on the integration of AI tech into agency operations.   […]

A bipartisan pair of representatives introduced the National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Education Act in the House last week, offering a companion to the Senate bill that was introduced earlier this year. […]

The Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer on Tuesday announced the release of CLARA, a new tool designed to enhance visibility and understanding of AI initiatives across the department. […]

Senior intelligence officials this week highlighted the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving situational awareness, but also underscored the need to thoroughly assess potential risks and limitations before fully embracing AI tech. […]

Defense Department (DoD) leaders called on U.S. allies this week for a collective push to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and improve space capabilities to tackle future security challenges. […]

Intelligence officials across the Federal government are raising concerns about the escalating challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly regarding data authenticity. […]

The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has officially set a Dec. 16 deadline for Federal agencies to submit annual inventories of their AI use cases. […]

A top Army cybersecurity official emphasized Thursday that the U.S. needs the ability to make better decisions at a faster rate in order to gain information advantage over adversaries like China. […]

The Deputy Commanding General for the U.S. Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps, Brig. Gen. John Cogbill, on Wednesday detailed the command’s effort to become “the Army’s first AI-enabled corps” – a directive given to the unit in 2020 under former Commander Gen. Michael Kurilla. […]

The Partnership for Public Service said in a report released on Aug. 15 that the Federal government needs to make better use of AI, technology, and data to deliver better services for the public. […]

Conrad Stosz has permanently moved to the National Institute of Science and Technology’s (NIST) AI Safety Institute (AISI) as the head of policy. […]

A top official within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) said today that the VA is taking a more “cautious” approach when it comes to veteran-facing AI and is instead leveraging the tool internally to empower employees helping veterans. […]