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Rep. Gerry Connolly. (House Oversight Flickr)

House bill calls on EPA to update IT systems that store air quality data

The “Clean Air in the Cloud Act” would codify recommendations from a Government Accountability Act report released in September 2023.

20 hours ago By Caroline Nihill

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks during a hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 30, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for RIAA)

Bipartisan Senate bill on AI security would bolster voluntary cyber reporting processes

The AI Act of 2024 from Sens. Warner and Tillis calls on NIST and CISA to update databases and NSA to launch an AI security center.

May 2, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris the pen he used to sign an executive order regarding artificial intelligence during an event at the White House on Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Five takeaways from the AI executive order’s 180-day deadline

AI talent recruiting is surging, while DOE, USDA, DOL and other agencies issue new AI-related guidance.

Apr 30, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

APRIL 12 2023, WASHINGTON D.C. — GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan speaks at the 2022 ‘Best Places to Work’ rankings, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service. (Image credit: T.J. Kirkpatrick for the Partnership for Public Service)

GSA welcomes nominations for advisory committee focused on federal transparency efforts

The Open Government Federal Advisory Committee will be made up of public and private sector participants experienced in open government and improving government delivery services.

Apr 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Clare Martorana delivers remarks at the 2023 FedScoop 50 awards reception. (FedScoop)

Federal CIO calls on Congress to fund Technology Modernization Fund

Clare Martorana pushes lawmakers to fund the TMF and previews a CAIO council mission to shorten tech deployment time.

Apr 18, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

HHS IT draft strategy aims to connect health data with systems

The health agency’s Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology released a draft framework for health IT policies that leans into data, delivery and innovation.

Mar 28, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Exterior entrance of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington D.C. (Image Credit: U.S. Chamber of Commerce).

NTIA calls for independent audits of AI systems in new accountability report

The Department of Commerce bureau also pushed for federal guardrails for AI systems, including additional disclosures, in the report.

Mar 27, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

A bicyclist rides past the US Capitol at dusk as the House meets to vote on a rules package for the 118th Congress, in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Congressional offices experimenting with generative AI, though widespread adoption appears limited

A handful of lawmakers indicated they’re using AI in their offices, in response to a FedScoop inquiry to House and Senate AI caucus members.

Mar 26, 2024 By Madison Alder Caroline Nihill

Rep. Scott Franklin eyeing public-private partnerships as his House AI task force work kicks into gear

The Florida Republican said in a Q&A with FedScoop that he’s also interested in AI’s potential with agriculture and labor.

Mar 25, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., listens to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 26, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Bipartisan House bill seeks labeling and disclosures for AI deepfakes

The Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act also charges NIST with the development of standards to identify and label AI-generated content.

Mar 21, 2024 By Matt Bracken