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The Daily Scoop Podcast

We discuss the latest news and trends facing government leaders on such topics as technology, management and workforce. The program will explore headlines of the day as well as in depth discussions with top executives in both government and industry.

HHS is working on a new AI strategic plan; Budget woes for government’s science and technology efforts

HHS's top AI official said there's a new strategic plan coming in January. And, a new report details how budget shortfalls are impacting government R&D efforts.

22 hours ago

Meet the winners of the 2024 FedScoop 50; And, how the DOE sees itself counteracting the AI industry’s ‘profit motive’

Scoop News Group is thrilled to announce the winners of the FedScoop 50 awards for 2024. And takeaways from an interview with the Energy Department No. 2…

2 days ago

Preparing for the age of quantum

Energy CIO Ann Dunkin, OMB cyber official Nick Polk and Air Force Research Lab's Michael Hayduk explore how the federal government is preparing for the arrival of…

3 days ago

GAO finds spotty agency compliance with IDEA Act requirements; U.S. CHIPS office eyes $100 million competition focused on manufacturing and AI

Some federal agencies continue to struggle with meeting the digital experience requiements set out in the 2018 IDEA Act. And, NIST's CHIPS R&D Office launches a $100…

4 days ago

The White House issues guidance for purchasing AI tools to US agencies; the next phase of zero trust will focus on operations, according to the acting Federal CISO

OMB has issued its its long-anticipated guidance for AI procurement. And, the acting Federal CISO shares what's ahead for agency zero-trust implementation.

Oct 3, 2024

GSA officially kicks off its COMET II acquisition; CISA looks to strengthen federal inventories with post-quantum cryptography guidance

GSA is conducting market research for the second iteration of its COMET IT modernization contract. And, CISA issued guidance to help federal agencies automate the inventorying process…

Oct 2, 2024

How U.S. Customs and Border Protection is driving AI adoption, with CTO Sunil Madhugiri

CBP's Sunil Madhugiri joins the podcast to talk about his agency adoption of AI and other emerging technologies.

Oct 1, 2024

Exclusive details on DOD’s new aim to push counter-drone technology in Replicator 2.0;VA makes new tele-emergency care service available across the U.S.

We have exclusive details on the latest focus for the Pentagon's Replicator initiative. And, the VA has plans to expand its new tele-emergency service nationwide.

Sep 30, 2024