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FedRAMP ‘undeniably’ in state of limbo without final OMB modernization guidance, Rep. Connolly says

However, that “limbo” is an improvement from where the program was not long ago, Connolly admitted.

Jul 12, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Headset headphones call center customer service customer satisfaction — (Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill aims to ban U.S. agency purchases of counterfeit electronics

The legislation aims to stop government use of products purchased from “grey-market sellers” in an effort to improve cybersecurity.

Jul 11, 2024 By Madison Alder

Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.; Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., are pictured walking out of the White House. The Eisenhower Executive Office Building is visible in the background. — Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M.; Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind.; Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y.; and Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., prepare to talk to reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House in October 2023. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Chevron’s downfall highlights need for clear artificial intelligence laws

Much of Biden’s AI executive order isn't likely to be affected, but legislation coming from Congress will need to account for the Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say.

Jul 9, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

GSA Deputy Administrator Katy Kale, pictured at the Google Public Sector Forum on Oct. 17, 2023, named Larry Bafundo the new director of the Technology Modernization Fund. (Scoop News Group photo)

GSA announces new Technology Modernization Fund director

Larry Bafundo will lead the GSA funding vehicle as federal IT officials and lawmakers continue calls to fund the TMF.

Jul 3, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Rep. Gerry Connolly. (House Oversight Flickr)

House bill calls on EPA to update IT systems that store air quality data

The “Clean Air in the Cloud Act” would codify recommendations from a Government Accountability Act report released in September 2023.

May 8, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 12: A view of the Capitol building where young activists plan to take part in an overnight sit-in outside of Congress (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Get Free)

House Modernization panel advances bill to improve CRS’s data access in first-ever markup

The committee’s unanimous approval of legislation that aims to make it easier for the Congressional Research Service to get federal agency data was a milestone for the…

Apr 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

A bicyclist rides past the US Capitol at dusk as the House meets to vote on a rules package for the 118th Congress, in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Congressional offices experimenting with generative AI, though widespread adoption appears limited

A handful of lawmakers indicated they’re using AI in their offices, in response to a FedScoop inquiry to House and Senate AI caucus members.

Mar 26, 2024 By Madison Alder Caroline Nihill

AI watermarking could be exploited by bad actors to spread misinformation. But experts say the tech still must be adopted quickly

As Washington putters on AI watermarking legislation, TikTok and Adobe are leading the way with transparency standards.

Jan 3, 2024 By Nihal Krishan

AI deepfake detection requires NSF and DARPA funding and new legislation, congressman says

Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., said additional funding of DARPA and NSF is “critical” to creating advanced and effective deepfake detection tools.

Nov 9, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

Sen. Chuck Schumer — Sen. Charles Schumer (Senate Democrats / Flickr)

Schumer to host AI workforce forum with labor unions, big banks and tech scholars

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will host JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Visa CEO Al Kelly and some of the top union leaders in the country next work…

Breaking Oct 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan