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Bipartisan bill would mandate disclosure of ‘substantial’ AI use in political ads

The legislation would require disclosure of AI-generated content and direct the Federal Election Commission to deal with violations quickly.

Mar 7, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, DC – FEBRUARY 28: Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) leaves a GOP caucus meeting at the Capitol Hill Club on Capitol Hill on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Members of the Republican conference met at the club after two weeks away from Washington for an extended district work period. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Election integrity and ‘digital liberty’ are top of mind for House AI task force member Kat Cammack

The Florida Republican said the 2024 election cycle is “is going to be America’s first real up-close encounter with AI in a bad way.”

Mar 4, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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Senate lawmakers see a need to legislate against deepfakes threatening elections, but can’t come to terms with how

The Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act offers one path to legislation that would curtail the use of deepfakes that threaten elections.

Sep 28, 2023 By Nihal Krishan Caroline Nihill

The US Department of Transportation building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP)

Jay Ribeiro joins Department of Transportation as CISO and associate CIO

He starts work after leaving earlier this month leaving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

Aug 29, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 19: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives emblem is seen on the podium in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives CISO to depart

Jay Ribeiro steps down on Aug. 26 after serving in the post since 2018.

Aug 1, 2022 By John Hewitt Jones

Scammers promise video proof of fake Clinton scandal, victims get malware instead

A uniquely strange email phishing campaign is finding success by convincing people to click a link that promises a non-existent video, purportedly showing democratic presidential nominee Hillary…

Aug 22, 2016 By Chris Bing

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Report: Trump campaign was hacked

Hackers have breached computers used by Republican nominee Donald Trump’s campaign team, according to Reuters.

Aug 19, 2016

FEC launches new campaign finance website with 18F help

The Federal Election Commission launched a new public website Thursday built with the help of 18F, and aimed at improving Americans' access to political fundraising and campaign…

Oct 29, 2015

FEC and 18F release new API for campaign finance data

GSA's tech team helped the Federal Election Commission's launch its first-ever API on Wednesday

Jul 9, 2015

The Defense Landscape: Cyber leaders ignore their history lessons

The Defense Landscape is a weekly conversation with national security experts on the news of the day. https://fedscoop.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2013_07_defenselandscape2.mp3 This week, we talk to Jason Healey, director of…

Jan 9, 2015