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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.

CISA issues guidance for high-value targets to secure mobile devices in the wake of Salt Typhoon; FBI’s AI efforts face funding and workforce barriers

CISA has new guidance in the wake of Salt Typhoon. And, behind the FBI's struggles fielding AI.

3 days ago

The federal government discloses more than 1,700 AI use cases; CISA delivers new directive to agencies on securing cloud environments

OMB issued a consolidated list of federal AI use cases. And CISA delivered new guidance for how agencies should secure their cloud environments.

4 days ago

House AI task force releases final report, eyes future work with Trump administration; Adele Merritt named CIO of National Institutes of Health

The House AI Task Force's long-awaited final report is here. And NIH has a new CIO.

5 days ago

Lift off! How NASA is faring in its exploration of AI

The space agency's Krista Kinnard discusses its adoption of AI.

6 days ago

US military ‘frustrated’ with mysterious drone activity in New Jersey; NASA looking for new electronic health record system to support astronauts

The latest in the military response to drone sightings around New Jersey. And, NASA is looking to modernize its EHR system for astronauts.

Dec 16, 2024

FBI, DHS supporting the New Jersey drone response with detection methods; Watchdog says DOE needs to improve data analytics, take steps to adopt AI

How the FBI and DHS are involved in monitoring reports of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey. And, a pair of Energy Department IG reports digs into…

Dec 13, 2024

OMB’s new impact report trumpets progress with emerging technologies; House, Senate introduce bipartisan bill to create national immersive tech strategy

FedScoop has the exclusive look at OMB's IT impact report. And, both chambers of Congress are moving forward with a bill to create a national strategy for…

Dec 12, 2024

Extreme Weather, AI, and Infrastructure Resilience: Insights from CISA ISD Chief Meteorologist Sunny Wescott

Sunny Westcott, CISA ISD Chief Meteorologist - Federal Emergency Response Official at DHS, discusses the growing impacts of extreme weather on critical infrastructure, the role of AI…

Dec 11, 2024