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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is betting that a strong cloud foundation will accelerate adoption of generative AI across the agency, with its in-house GenAI tool “Scout” now rolled out agencywide, acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) Debbie Stephens said on Thursday.
- Military Cyber Leaders Accelerate Zero Trust, Modernization Efforts
- FBI Cyber Division’s Operation Winter SHIELD Gains Momentum Nationwide
- Bipartisan Bill Aims to Bring Environmental Permitting Into the Digital Age
- Navy Seeks Strike Drones for Warships
- GAO: Data Sharing Delivers Millions, but SSA’s Cost Model Falls Short
- NSF to Invest $100M in Up to 16 Open-Access Quantum Research Sites
People
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Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., is promising to continue his thus-far successful efforts to block confirmation of Sean Plankey as the Trump administration’s nominee to head the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Progress
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Military officials said Wednesday that the Pentagon’s mandate to speed artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has the services wrestling to balance speed and safety while managing security, governance, and workforce challenges.
Raise a glass to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day and toast spring’s arrival. Make a little luck of the Irish by networking with government and industry IT leaders over great drinks and conversation.
Policy
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Leaders from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the U.S. Secret Service warned representatives Wednesday that a lapse in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding would cause long-term disruptions to planned technology upgrades and delays in cybersecurity incident reporting.