Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Democrats are backing tech bills aimed at government efficiency but haven't heard much from Elon Musk’s crew.

Roughly 15,500 reinstatements were a direct result of the district court order, while another 6,000 workers were already reinstated, per court documents.

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said the use of unauthorized tools by Elon Musk and DOGE may violate privacy laws and software regulations.

The voluntary software and engineering demonstrations from agency offices follow reductions in force, the termination of probationary employees and touch-bases with the DOGE.

The bipartisan legislation aims to accelerate DHS adoption of AI and other emerging technologies for border enforcement.

In a letter to Howard Lutnick, leading tech associations say downsizing NIST “will have ramifications” for the country’s ability to lead on AI.

A letter signed by 18 civil society organizations implores the OMB and OSTP heads to make sure agencies continue to maintain and update their AI inventories.

Matthew Graviss has joined the Australian-based software company as its public sector chief technology officer after roughly 17 years in government.

The aviation agency has an $80,000 award for “Azure OpenAI CDO,” per USASpending.

Legislation from Rep. Darren Soto requiring the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create an AI pilot to support its work advanced out of committee Tuesday.