Biden administration unveils export controls on AI models, chips
The so-called AI diffusion rule from Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security faced swift pushback from industry.
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Government’s AI inflection point: Why on-prem tech modernization matters
AI workloads will likely become the principal workload driving government operations by 2030. That will require agencies to plan now for accelerated, AI-ready on-prem infrastructure that works…
Biden to release AI national security memo
The memo will serve “as a formal charter for the AI Safety Institute” and a framework will provide agencies with new guidance, senior officials said.
A new view of the Arctic’s transformation and its impact on national security
Former NGA geospatial intelligence analyst Sue Kalweit highlights how Deloitte and Google help analysts view the potential geopolitical implications of climate change in the Arctic.
Apple agrees to White House AI commitments, as agencies meet more executive order deadlines
All 270-day mark actions from the AI executive order were also completed, per the White House, though some details were not immediately public.
ACLU seeks AI records from NSA, Defense Department in new lawsuit
The complaint, filed under the Freedom of Information Act, aims to compel the release of documents related to NSA’s use of artificial intelligence.
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First crack at comprehensive AI legislation coming early 2024 from Senate Commerce Chair Cantwell
Sources tell FedScoop that the Washington Democrat will introduce a series of bipartisan bills related to artificial intelligence issues in the coming weeks.
DHS names Eric Hysen chief AI officer, announces new policies for AI acquisition and facial recognition
The new policies focus on responsible acquisition and use of AI and machine learning, and governance of facial recognition applications.
ICE lacks automated technology to identify imports at high risk for money laundering, watchdog says
Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general finds Immigration and Customs Enforcement currently identifies trade-based money laundering schemes through manual record searches.
Unmasking crypto crime: An analysis of China and Iran
Experts explore the growing influence of cryptocurrency in Iran and China, shedding light on large-scale mining operations, money laundering and fentanyl trafficking.