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Robert Newlen, acting Librarian of Congress, speaks at the National Book Festival Opening Celebration at the Library of Congress on Sept. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images)

Acting Librarian of Congress seeks funding boost for enterprise AI platform

Robert Newlen told Senate appropriators that the LOC’s $5.4 million request for a centralized AI platform would ensure the library and Congress won’t “be left behind.”

2 days ago By Matt Bracken

Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., speaks onstage at the 2024 CARE International Women’s Day Dinner at National Museum of the American Indian on March 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images for CARE)

New bill aims to narrow AI hiring gap between government and industry

Bipartisan, bicameral legislation would overhaul agency and OPM hiring practices for artificial intelligence and tech talent.

Dec 10, 2025 By Matt Bracken

Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., speaks to supporters at the Nevada Democratic Party’s election results watch party at Aria Resort & Casino early on Nov. 6, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Senate bill targets DeepSeek ban from government devices

The bipartisan legislation follows a House bill to block the Chinese AI platform introduced earlier this month.

Feb 28, 2025 By Matt Bracken