Steven Hernandez named new CISO at USAID
An Education Department alum, Hernandez has served as co-chair of the Federal Chief Information Security Officer Council.
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USAID updated policy to allow use of Signal, Telegram in some circumstances
The 2023 policy change modified 2022 agency guidance on third-party messaging platforms.
OpenAI reveals first federal agency customer for ChatGPT Enterprise
USAID will use the tool to reduce admin burdens and ease partnerships, OpenAI’s Anna Makanju said in a Q&A with FedScoop.
USAID-funded database says it’s ‘very difficult’ to track aid worker deaths in Gaza
The database was cited in a December memo to Administrator Samantha Power.
More than 1,300 devices have been reported missing to USAID, document shows
Mobile devices accounted for the vast majority of lost devices reported at America’s leading foreign aid organization.
USAID’s focus on AI and emerging technology continues with new policy release
Administrator Samantha Power, who just unveiled the agency’s democracy, human rights and governance policy, has now met with leaders at both OpenAI and Anthropic this summer.
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USAID requested delay on wiping device of agency employee killed in Israel by off-duty cop
A request brought to light in a USAID email exchange viewed by FedScoop raises questions about government devices and foreign law enforcement investigations.
A major USAID contractor said it was hacked in 2021. It’s still not sharing details
A data breach disclosure filed by Chemonics in 2022 said that more than 6,000 people were impacted in the 2021 incident.
How risky is ChatGPT? Depends which federal agency you ask
A majority of civilian CFO Act agencies have come up with generative AI strategies, according to a FedScoop analysis.
USAID warned employees not to share private data on ChatGPT, memo shows
As of April, the international development agency does not have an outright ban on the generative AI tool.