(Getty Images) The FBI is using AI to mine threat tips, but isn’t sharing much detail Documents obtained by FedScoop show that the algorithms were “up and running” in 2019. Oct 17, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil
(Getty Images) MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox will focus on critical infrastructure, weather modeling, social services The announcement follows Biden administration moves calling attention to federally funded R&D budget pitfalls and aging infrastructure. Oct 10, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
White House on deep blue sky background in Washington DC, USA. (Image credit: Getty Images) MITRE releases recommendations to incoming administration on AI governance The nonprofit operator of federally funded R&D centers for agencies compiled a list of nine recommendations for the next presidential administration to apply to AI-governance and use. Jul 8, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
(Getty Images) MITRE announces AI sandbox for federal agency use The nonprofit operator of federally funded research and development centers for agencies said the tool will be operational by the end of 2024. May 7, 2024 By Caroline Nihill
Sen. Mark Warner and Reps. Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly join MITRE to open a new facility for discovering and managing risks in AI-enabled systems. (MITRE photo) MITRE launches lab to test federal government AI risks The new AI Assurance and Discovery Lab in McLean, Virginia, is aimed at helping federal agencies test and evaluate systems that use AI. Mar 26, 2024 By Madison Alder
A view of the Federal Aviation Administration headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) MITRE researched air traffic language AI tool for FAA, documents show The Department of Transportation has been relatively mum about its work on AI. Feb 14, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil
House destroyed by the passage of a hurricane in Florida (Getty Images) New intel program will tap AI to help personnel ‘walk through’ unfamiliar areas before they arrive FedScoop got a preview of a new 42-month research program that kicks off this week. Jun 21, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) GSA won’t use facial recognition with Login.gov for now The agency's secure sign-in team continues to research the technology and to conduct equity and accessibility studies. Feb 9, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) MITRE: White House biometrics definition requires rethink OSTP conflated three distinct concepts as biometrics, which will lead to confusion as it attempts craft an AI Bill of Rights. Feb 9, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
(Getty Images) Biden nominates LaPlante as defense acquisition chief William LaPLante previously served as Air Force acquisitions leader under the Obama administration. Nov 30, 2021 By John Hewitt Jones