House Democrats push FAA to pause AI tool deployed in DC airspace
Congressional leaders are asking about pre-deployment testing, stakeholder consultation and oversight of the tool.
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Watchdog links HUD workforce cuts to delayed tech services
The GAO found a 29% staff reduction and big cuts to IT contracts in 2025. Stakeholders attributed lagging service “to fewer HUD staff with technical knowledge” and…
How CISA’s partnership with Elastic is driving enhanced visibility across the federal cyber landscape
Chris Townsend, Global VP of Public Sector for Elastic, joins the Daily Scoop Podcast to explore how the SIEMaaS model represents a fundamental rethinking of federal cyber…
What it takes to build accountable AI in government
Six leaders from government and industry explain how embedding AI in financial, grants, and acquisition systems can move agencies from after-the-fact reporting to real-time risk prevention, without…
Dropping degree requirements from federal contracts opens the door to AI-enabled services
There could be unintended consequences in the bill requiring agencies to make skills-based assessments in federal contracting.
GAO cyber chief eyes workforce investments as watchdog does more with less
Jennifer Franks, director of the GAO’s Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity, said the nonpartisan agency needs upskilling and adaptability to keep pace with AI-related threats.
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How AI embedded in pre-certified applications can fast-track modernization
Federal cloud and AI executive highlights how agencies can reduce security compliance bottlenecks, accelerate AI adoption and better protect data against foreign security vulnerabilities.
OPM launches beta AI chatbot for federal workforce data
The chatbot comes as an expansion of the Office of Personnel Management’s work to modernize access to public federal workforce data. Integration with America.gov is planned.
Antoine McCord returns to Anduril after leaving DHS CIO role
And, the VA partners with CLEAR for identity verification on its website.
The zero-trust controls federal agencies need for autonomous AI
Three controls should anchor agencies’ approaches to ensuring boundaries for what AI agents can do.