There is now more cyber guidance than ever for the companies that do business with the government. You can also expect even more when it comes to other new technologies, like artificial intelligence. Congress seems to be back up and running, and there is business to attend to. To start with, reauthorizing a major component of the Homeland Security Department, and also funding the rest of the government. For analysis, Federal Drive Executive Eric White spoke with Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President at the Professional Services Council.
They work on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. They work just about everywhere. So why not short videos to pitch ideas to Defense Department program managers and contracting officers? That is the idea behind the year-old Tradewinds Project under the DoD's chief digital and artificial intelligence office.
Generative AI is on the verge of crossing thresholds for which society is not ready. A national regulatory framework will hedge against the most destructive outcomes.
The Biden administration is calling for a “governmentwide AI talent surge” across the federal workforce to build up its capacity to lead on this emerging technology.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted pervasive health disparities throughout the country. To address the complexities of this issue, health equity has rightfully become a focal point for the current administration. With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, it’s important to put the lessons of the not-so-distant past into practice.
Along with employee onboarding, effective training and development programs are needed to help employees improve their skills and keep a skilled staff. For example, AI-powered automation can make it easier to sign up for courses, keep track of when they are finished and make progress updates. These features make it easy for government HR departments to make the most of their training resources and keep track of employee growth.
Widening military conflicts around the world have military planners in the U.S. on edge. For some perspective on resiliency, innovation and artificial intelligence in the Defense domain, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin visited the AUSA Conference in Washington earlier this month and spoke with former DoD and Navy chief information officer (and Army veteran) Terry Halvorsen, now with IBM.
As the U.S. deepens and explicates its economic and military partnerships with key allies such as India, collaborative development of artificial intelligence is an integral part of those agreements. AI is revolutionizing the international political economy at an unprecedented pace.
Randy Resnick is the director of Zero Trust Architecture Program Management Office in the DoD’s CIO’s office. A team of 17 to 18 people will analyze the zero trust plans submitted by 43 services and agencies.
Using artificial intelligence, analysts at Govini have build a digital twin of the U.S. industrial base. It is a disturbing picture. Govini's analysis shows how far behind the United States military is in bringing new technology to bear.
Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan said that service’s people are its most valuable asset, so it must take care of them.
With the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, we are entering an era of national security reshaped by revolutionary technology. AI presents the potential to improve future military operations by enhancing decision-making, combat effectiveness and operational efficiency.
Machine learning and artificial intelligence continue to play an important role in the evolution of agency people management, processes and technology. But how is the technology evolving to meet tomorrow’s needs?
The newly-formed National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee (NAIAC) just released its first report, outlining the federal government’s increased focus on AI. The report recommends steps federal agencies can take to maximize the benefits of AI technology.
While generative artificial intelligence and large language models could transform Navy operations, the service’s top technology official is warning that they also could create operational security risks and would require human review.