algorithms Archives

DHS takes next step on research into algorithms and violent online content

A new Science and Technology Directorate contract award aims to advance the Christchurch Call Initiative on Algorithmic Outcomes.

Sep 6, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

CFPB Director Rohit Chopra speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., on June 13, 2023. (Photo by Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images)

CFPB urged by consumer groups to take action on banks’ use of algorithms

Consumer Reports and the Consumer Federation of America ask the agency for “regulatory clarity” on how financial institutions use “discriminatory” tools to guide credit decisions.

Jul 2, 2024 By Matt Bracken

WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 13, 2022: Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-CA), incoming vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus (C), Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) incoming Democratic Caucus chair (L) and incoming Whip Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA) (R) speak during a press conference with incoming House Democratic Leadership at the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Reps. Buck and Lieu: AI regulation must reduce risk without sacrificing innovation

In interviews with FedScoop, the congressional AI leaders share their unique and at times contrasting visions for regulation of the technology.

Exclusive Jul 5, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

National Coordinator for Health IT Micky Tripathi speaks at the eHealth Exchange annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 15, 2022. (Dave Nyczepir / FedScoop)

Regulations to govern use of AI in health records could come later this year

A proposed rule from HHS would require electronic health record systems using AI and algorithms to provide information to users about how those technologies work.

Jun 28, 2023 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

US President Joe Biden looks at quantum computer as he tours the IBM facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, on October 6, 2022. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Are federal agencies’ post-quantum cryptography preparations on track?

Federal agencies are supposed to be preparing for quantum hacking. Their progress is unclear.

Jun 16, 2023 By Rebecca Heilweil

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building, which houses OMB and other White House agencies. (Joe Flood / Flickr)

U.S. Principal Deputy CTO Alexander Macgillivray departs

Deirdre Mulligan takes the role of U.S. deputy chief technology officer, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Jun 8, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

NIST retires an early cryptographic algorithm

Modules that still use SHA-1 after 2030 will not be permitted for purchase by the federal government.

Dec 15, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

UNITED STATES – JANUARY 22: Man Controlling Trade statue, FTC Building, Washington, D.C. (Photo by Carol M. Highsmith/Buyenlarge/Getty Images)

Researchers call on FTC to adopt encrypted whistleblower channel for reporting antitrust violations

A proposed open-source tool could make it easier for the commission to collect crucial evidence of anticompetitive behavior, including from employees at big tech companies.

Nov 1, 2022 By Nihal Krishan

IN SPACE – JULY 12: In this handout photo provided by NASA, a landscape of mountains and valleys speckled with glittering stars is actually the edge of a nearby, young, star-forming region called NGC 3324 in the Carina Nebula, on July 12, 2022 in space. (Photo by NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI via Getty Images)

‘Morpheus’ ML model key to deciphering James Webb Space Telescope’s high-resolution images

The machine learning model was developed to classify every pixel of a JWST image as an astronomical object like stars and galaxies.

Aug 29, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir

Headquarters of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, DC., Nov. 4, 2011. (CNS photo/Nancy Wiechec) (Nov. 4, 2011)

Health experts seek separation of IT and policy contracts at national organ transplant network

Health IT experts have called for the federal government to separate the technology and policy arms of the United Network for Organ Sharing.

Aug 5, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir