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  1. CBP Builds AI ‘Meta-Human,’ Eyes Quantum-Ready Future
    The use of artificial intelligence tools is becoming increasingly common across Federal agencies, but what about deployment of an AI-driven “meta-human?” U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said the agency has created one and is ready to launch it this year.  
  1. Meet the AI Honors Awards Winners at Tech Tonic July 17 in D.C.
  2. Senate, House FY 2026 NDAA Bills Lay Out Differing AI Paths
  3. Swarm Tactics: Space Force Building Cloud-Based Training Hub
  4. NSF Names Clyde Richards CIO
  5. White House Selects Mark Calabria for Chief Statistician Role
  6. DoD CDAO Awards AI Deals to Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, xAI

People

  1. USPS CTO Bombaugh Retires
    The U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) chief technology officer has stepped down after working with the agency for nearly four decades and leading its tech modernization efforts. 
  1. CIA CTO Mulchandani Steps Down After Three Years at the Helm
  2. Senate Confirms Scott Kupor as OPM Director
  3. Senate Confirms Bedford to Head FAA, Lead Tech Fixes
  4. Trump Nominates Caggy for ASD Role at DoD R&E Directorate
  1. Don Yeske Stepping Down as DHS NSCD Director
  2. Winston Beauchamp Retires After 29 Years of Federal Service
  3. Space Development Agency Taps New Deputy Director
  4. CDC Chief Data Officer Alan Sim Departing

Progress

  1. generative AI, ChatGPT
    Bridging the AI Gap: Feds Focus on Workforce Training for GenAI Tools
    While Federal agencies are busy experimenting with generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, government AI experts on Thursday said that it’s important to make sure employees know how to use the shiny new tools and capabilities – and feel confident doing so.
  1. GDIT Secures $143M Navy EW Contract
  2. Army Slated to Spend $2.9B on NGC2 in FY 2026
  3. DIU to Launch Digital OnRamp Platform This Fall
  4. DoD’s New Data Dictionary Pilot to Launch by Year’s End
  1. FEHRM CTO Says ‘Pressure Is On’ for VA EHR Deployments in 2026
  2. Workday Launches Government-Focused Unit With Modernization Focus
  3. AI Could Break the Power Grid, Energy Dept. Warns
  4. SSA Notches CX Milestones Through Tech Improvements

Policy

  1. Rep. Mace Reintroduces Bill Pushing VA to Modernize With Blockchain
    Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., reintroduced a bill on Thursday that would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use blockchain technology to improve how veterans receive their benefits and services.
  1. Hegseth Orders Military to ‘Ramp Up’ Drone Arsenal
  2. Senate Panel Approves Flat GAO Funding, Brushing Back House Cuts
  3. Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze Until October
  4. ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Instructs IRS to Find Direct File Replacement
  1. Reconciliation Package Pours Billions Into AI, Cyber Programs
  2. Army CIO Mandates JWCC for New Cloud Buys
  3. Senate Drops Workforce, State Cyber, Open RAN Items in Budget Blizzard
  4. Senate Overwhelmingly Strikes AI Regulation Moratorium from Bill