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.

The interest in artificial intelligence additions follows what the agency is characterizing as a successful HR modernization project that centralized talent management platforms.

The agency, as well as the broader administration, is trying to change the public perception of AI, according to DOE’s Chris Wright.

Lawrence Livermore National Lab and the Energy Department’s CESER office designed the platform to assess vulnerabilities and risks.

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.

During an event Thursday, the National Nuclear Security Administration’s CIO said he wants to spend money as efficiently as possible.

National Labs, other federal agencies, academic institutions and private-sector companies can submit collaborative applications to address the challenges identified by DOE.