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DOE CIO Ann Dunkin talks overcoming AI implementation challenges

Ann Dunkin | CIO | Department of Energy

1 day ago By Scoop News Group

President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris the pen he used to sign an executive order regarding artificial intelligence during an event at the White House on Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Five takeaways from the AI executive order’s 180-day deadline

AI talent recruiting is surging, while DOE, USDA, DOL and other agencies issue new AI-related guidance.

2 days ago By Caroline Nihill

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404 page: the error sites of federal agencies

Technology doesn’t always work in expected ways. Some agencies are using a creative touch to soften an error message.

Apr 23, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

A view of Department of Energy headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

AI won’t replace cybersecurity workforce, agency leaders say

DOE, GSA cyber experts said automation will help the workforce, not replace it.

Apr 1, 2024 By Matt Bracken

President Joe Biden discusses his administration’s plans for managing artificial intelligence risks during an event in San Francisco on June 20, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

From research to talent: Five AI takeaways from Biden’s budget

The National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and Department of Commerce would get some of the highest investments for artificial intelligence-related work under the latest budget released…

Mar 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

This illustration picture shows the ChatGPT logo displayed on a smartphone in Washington, DC, on March 15, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Feb 5, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Nov. 9, 2023, in Arlington, Va. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for SEIU)

Democratic lawmakers propose legislation to study AI’s environmental impacts

The legislation would give new responsibilities to the EPA, the DOE, and NIST.

Feb 1, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Software license purchases need better agency tracking, GAO says

Report finds that agencies are missing out on cost savings with the purchases of IT products and cyber-related investments, per a new Government Accountability Office report.

Jan 29, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Federal CDO Council selects FERC, DOE officials as new leaders

Kirsten Dalboe will take over as chair, replacing the CFTC’s Ted Kaouck, while Robert King slides into the vice chair spot vacated by DOT’s Dan Morgan.

Jan 26, 2024 By Matt Bracken

An image of a man using ChatGPT software. (Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

More federal agencies join in temporarily blocking or banning ChatGPT

Energy and the VA are the latest agencies to confirm they’ve banned generative AI tools, at least temporarily, on their systems.

Jan 9, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil