emerging technology Archives

The White House is pictured on the night of Nov. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C. (Yuri Gripas / AFP via Getty Images)

White House looks to ramp up global presence for critical and emerging tech standards

A Biden administration roadmap outlines next steps in both private and public-led efforts to engage in the standardization of emerging technologies.

Jul 29, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

A view of the Veterans Affairs building in Washington, D.C., on May 19, 2014. (Photo by KAREN BLEIER/AFP via Getty Images)

VA plans to award AI tech sprint winners contracts for ambient medical transcription services

The agency announced that Abridge AI, Inc. and Nuance Communications, Inc. will provide AI tools to transcribe and generate notes for patient healthcare encounters.

Jul 15, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

GSA prioritizes generative AI in FedRAMP authorizations under new framework

The framework will initially prioritize chat interfaces, code-generation and debugging tools, and prompt-based image generators, as well as APIs that integrate those capabilities.

Jun 28, 2024 By Billy Mitchell

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 06: The U.S. Department of State is seen on January 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

State Department to use new Purdue tech diplomacy platform to train officials

The Department of State is the first adopter of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, which will help train officials about emerging technologies in the foreign policy landscape.

Apr 30, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 21: U.S. President Joe Biden gives remarks on Artificial Intelligence in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on July 21, 2023. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

NIST to seek input on White House strategy for emerging tech standards development

Biden administration strategy in May supported international standards development for emerging technology led by the private sector.

Sep 6, 2023 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Gavin Kenneally, Chief Executive Officer at Ghost Robotics speaks as Vision 60 UGV walks in during a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Ghost Robotics CEO: Robot dogs could save lives at US borders

Gavin Kenneally says the technology can be used in extreme environments to identify humans in need of help.

Jun 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

A May 11, 2018 photo shows the seal of the US State Department at the State Department in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo credit should read MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

State names Laura Williams deputy chief information officer for foreign operations

Williams previously held a variety of information management roles at American embassies around the world.

Mar 22, 2023 By John Hewitt Jones

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to reporters during a press briefing at the U.S. Department of State on July 27, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

State Department launches special envoy focused on diplomacy and emerging tech

The office will bring on and coordinate additional expertise around tech policy, diplomatic leadership and strategic direction for State to address emerging tech.

Jan 5, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

State Department establishes special envoy focused on diplomacy and emerging tech

The office will bring on and coordinate additional expertise around tech policy, diplomatic leadership and strategic direction for State to address emerging tech.

Jan 5, 2023 By Billy Mitchell

Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, Congress, House, Senate, Washington, D.C. — (REUTERS / Erin Scott)

2022 in review: FedRAMP reform enacted, SAMOSA Act progresses

FedScoop looks back at some of the most consequential developments in federal IT policy over the past year.

Dec 31, 2022 By Nihal Krishan