AI executive order Archives

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NRC enlists GSA to help with artificial intelligence governance

The nuclear agency will bring on a GSA-provided contractor to help solidify its move toward alignment with White House guidance on AI use.

Sep 17, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Vice President Kamala Harris applauds as President Joe Biden signs an executive order after delivering remarks on advancing the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 30, 2023. (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Agencies have cleared AI executive order’s talent benchmarks, GAO says

The watchdog said 13 mandates for six federal agencies on AI personnel and management were fully implemented by the March deadline.

Sep 10, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Senate Committee Chair Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., speaks during a hearing at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on Feb. 9, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Senate Commerce Committee advances several bills on AI

Sen. Ted Cruz also proposed rescinding Biden’s executive order on AI.

Jul 31, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Rep. Troy Carter, D-La., speaks during a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 8, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

House bill calls on CISA to form AI task force

The legislation from Reps. Carter and Thompson would require the cyber agency to create an internal task force focused on safety and security concerns posed by AI.

May 15, 2024 By Matt Bracken

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hold an event to highlight their administration’s approach to artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden issued a new executive order on Monday, directing his administration to create a new chief AI officer, track companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies and “both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias,” creating new safety guidelines and industry standards. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The CAIO’s role in driving AI success across the federal government

In this commentary, former federal AI leaders Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan and Joel Meyer share five actions newly appointed chief AI officers should take to set the…

May 7, 2024 By Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan Joel Meyer

CISA’s chief data officer: Bias in AI models won’t be the same for every agency

Monitoring and logging are critical for agencies as they assess datasets, though “bias-free data might be a place we don’t get to,” the federal cyber agency’s CDO…

Apr 24, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Scientists must be empowered — not replaced — by AI, report to White House argues

The upcoming report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology pushes for the “empowerment of human scientists,” responsible AI use and shared resources.

Apr 23, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Department of Homeland Security Chief Information Officer Eric Hysen speaks at FedTalks 2022. (Image credit: Pepe Gomez / Pixelme Studio)

AI transparency creates ‘big cultural challenge’ for parts of DHS, AI chief says

Transparency around AI may result in issues for DHS elements that are more discreet in their operations and the information they share publicly, CIO Eric Hysen said.

Mar 20, 2024 By Billy Mitchell

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House on Sept. 6, 2022, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Raimondo announces picks for U.S. AI Safety Institute’s director, CTO

National Economic Council adviser Elizabeth Kelly will lead NIST’s new AI group, while Elham Tabassi is on board as chief technology officer.

Feb 7, 2024 By Matt Bracken

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, VA Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Image credit: Wikimedia / Dwight Burdette)

House Republicans scrutinize VA for lack of AI disclosures, inadequate contractor sanctions

Members of the Veterans Affairs Technology Modernization subcommittee urged the department to offer disclosures for AI use and issue more “severe” consequences for contractors.

Jan 30, 2024 By Caroline Nihill