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AI will have a major impact on labor markets. Here’s how the US can prepare

The nation can do better at forecasting AI-driven job and skill changes, including with a data-focused nonprofit that examines the technology’s impact.

4 hours ago By Brent Orrell Suzette Kent Jason Owen-Smith

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on Sept. 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Senate Republican’s DOGE Acts would codify Schedule F, freeze federal hiring and salaries

The package of bills from Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., align with the Trump administration’s plans for the Department of Government Efficiency.

Dec 6, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

DOJ employees wary of doxxing threats call on leadership for stronger response

An employee-run gender equity and equality group wrote to Justice Department leaders to protect its workforce amid online threats.

Nov 5, 2024 By Madison Alder

WASHINGTON, D.C. – APRIL 22, 2018: An American flag flies over the south facade of the White House in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)

White House, OPM issue ‘call to action’ to improve the federal hiring experience

The Office of Personnel Management says it will be monitoring agency progress.

Aug 14, 2024 By Madison Alder

The North Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

White House advisers push for expanded Pathways Program to fill agency STEM gaps

Members of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology voted in favor of recommendations to strengthen an OPM program targeting early-career talent.

Jul 18, 2024 By Matt Bracken

The General Services Administration (GSA) Headquarters building. (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

GSA unveils new class of Presidential Innovation Fellows focused exclusively on AI

The 11 fellows will serve across eight federal agencies on projects that leverage the emerging technology.

Jun 17, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

OPM Director Rob Shriver testifies during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Federal cyber workforce needs telework flexibilities, OPM director says

Rob Shriver said during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that barriers to telework would hinder the cybersecurity workforce.

May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., before a hearing on June 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill calls on NSF to boost AI and quantum education

The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 from Sens. Moran and Cantwell tasks the National Science Foundation with supporting emerging tech outreach programs.

May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

United States Digital Service Administrator Mina Hsiang. (Image credit: USDS / Wikimedia Commons)

USDS impact report showcases ‘a year of launching things’

Mina Hsiang, administrator of United States Digital Service, details top agency project successes of the past year, while looking ahead to hiring challenges posed by emerging tech.

May 9, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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