Artificial Intelligence (AI) Archives

The White House in Washington, DC, on July 2, 2023. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

Jul 26, 2024 By Madison Alder

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White House to release final FedRAMP guidance; HHS announces major tech and cyber reorganization

The White House will issue final FedRAMP modernization guidance on Friday, addressing changes in the cloud market and agency needs for diverse mission delivery. The guidance aims…

Jul 26, 2024 By FedScoop Staff

Deputy Federal CIO Drew Myklegard speaks during a fireside chat at FedTalks 2023. (FedScoop)

White House releases long-awaited FedRAMP modernization guidance for agencies, cloud service providers

The memorandum from OMB outlines agency and program requirements for FedRAMP’s modernization.

Jul 26, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

USAID Administrator Samantha Power speaks during the Summit for Democracy on March 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

USAID releases digital policy for the next decade

Administrator Power aims to boost the role of technology in global development while keeping an eye on China.

Jul 25, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris hold an event to highlight their administration’s approach to artificial intelligence in the East Room of the White House on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. President Biden issued a new executive order on Monday, directing his administration to create a new chief AI officer, track companies developing the most powerful AI systems, adopt stronger privacy policies and “both deploy AI and guard against its possible bias,” creating new safety guidelines and industry standards. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Harris likely to combine Biden AI policies with Silicon Valley-informed approach

The vice president and soon-to-be Democratic presidential nominee has been the voice for several White House AI actions and led on getting voluntary safety commitments from tech…

Jul 24, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

The Daily Scoop Podcast

TMF funds enhancements in nuclear and AI safety; Federal initiatives strengthen child online protection

The Technology Modernization Fund has allocated $13.8 million to enhance nuclear emergency response capabilities at the Department of Energy and establish safety standards for artificial intelligence at…

Jul 24, 2024 By FedScoop Staff

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., holds a hearing on AI in the financial and housing sectors on July 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Screenshot from livestream of hearing).

GOP lawmakers, financial leaders ‘leery’ of rushing AI rules on the sector

At a Tuesday House hearing, capital markets and banking professionals said they want regulatory clarity from agencies.

Jul 23, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Photos of EY’s Quiana Smith and Amy Jones — EY’s Quiana Smith and Amy Jones.

Using AI to create a grants accelerator solution

EY’s Quiana Smith and Amy Jones highlight how a collaboration between EY and Microsoft is enhancing public sector efficiency through innovation and technology.

Jul 23, 2024 By Scoop News Group

Department of Homeland Security’s Chris Kraft talks AI’s potential to enhance national security

Chris Kraft, Deputy CTO for AI & Emerging Technology at DHS, shares several AI use cases at the agency, including risk modeling.

Jul 23, 2024 By Scoop News Group

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 touts federal action to protect children online

The Office of Science and Technology Policy highlighted efforts from federal agencies to support child online safety and privacy.

Jul 22, 2024 By Caroline Nihill