Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Special Agents demonstrate the inspection methods used to inspect commercial vehicles such as this Volvo semi-truck September 17, 2017, in Centreville, Virginia. / AFP PHOTO / Paul J. Richards
The agency is weighing the risks of unintended consequences along with the potential pitfalls of having workers become a “limiting factor,” per a top technology leader.
During a fiscal 2027 budget hearing Wednesday, senators raised concerns about the risks of the agency’s fast-tracking of licensing processes and focus on efficiency.
Todd Brinson, deputy CIO of enterprise operations and shared services at the Department of Energy, speaks on a panel with John Walsh, DOE’s chief learning officer and director of the Office of Workforce Technology, during the Workday Federal Forum on April 28, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
The interest in artificial intelligence additions follows what the agency is characterizing as a successful HR modernization project that centralized talent management platforms.
Advocacy groups and community members protest laws surrounding data centers while outside the Texas Capitol in Austin Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. (Mikala Compton/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images)
The U.S. Department of Energy building is seen behind a sign marking the location of the agency’s headquarters on March 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J.David Ake/Getty Images)
While a specific dollar amount remains elusive, the agency is rallying Congress and industry for more resources to fuel the initiative centered on AI, quantum and high-performance…
DHS and DOJ are among the agencies lagging behind those that have publicly posted updated AI inventories, per OMB requirements, and outlined changes to FedScoop.
The agency called the experiment, which was conducted in collaboration with two national labs, two vendors and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a “milestone test case.”
Budget constraints and compliance considerations have presented hurdles for the agency as it aims to onboard technologists, a DOE IT leader said during a Thursday event.