As artificial intelligence-assisted cyberattacks grow and deepfakes, data breaches, and other cybersecurity risks loom, AI will continue to be an asset to cyber defenders in the future but will also increase the capabilities of threat actors, according to a new report on the future of AI tech. […]
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner, D-Va., joined the Atlantic Council today for a discussion on the global risks facing the next president, but when it comes to ensuring that adequate AI regulation passes Congress, the senator said that no matter who wins, “don’t hold your breath.” […]
Predictive artificial intelligence is likely to be “more important” than generative AI in the future for defense uses and resiliency, a top official from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) said on Tuesday. […]
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning of the “peril” of generative AI as malicious use of the emerging technology works to increase the cyber threat to U.S. networks in 2025 and beyond. […]
While the chief AI officer (CAIO) is still a relatively new position within most Federal agencies, an official from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Thursday argued that CAIOs need to be given more of “a seat at the table” in order to effect change. […]
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) is preparing to release a data reference architecture for the intelligence community (IC) in the next week or so, according to the IC Chief Data Officer (CDO) Lori Wade. […]
Federal government and industry officials talked about the importance of adopting responsible artificial intelligence practices during a panel discussion on Oct. 2, and in particular making sure that use of the technology matches up with an organization’s values before going ahead with deployment. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced Wednesday that it is opening a competition with $100 million in funding to demonstrate how AI tech can assist in developing new sustainable semiconductor materials that meet industry needs and can be adopted in five years. […]
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the FBI is harnessing emerging technologies – and particularly artificial intelligence (AI) – to strengthen its law enforcement capabilities and enhance public safety while upholding the privacy rights of everyday Americans. […]
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released guidance that directs Federal agencies to improve their capacity for the responsible acquisition of AI. […]
As the use of artificial intelligence technologies continues to grow, Federal and industry officials explained on Tuesday the importance of industry-led regulation development, workforce training, and creating limited-purpose AI applications as three ways to further the cause of making sure that AI tech is used safely and responsibly. […]
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has worked with Federal agencies to help them publicly document compliance with the White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) governmentwide AI policy, NIST’s chief AI officer (CAIO) said Thursday. […]
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., introduced comprehensive AI civil rights legislation this week which aims to put “strict guardrails” on companies’ use of algorithms for consequential decisions. […]
The U.S. Army is turning its attention to artificial intelligence (AI) to help the contracting workforce which is facing a significant increase in workload, an Army official said this week. […]
Senate AI Caucus Co-Chair Mike Rounds, R-S.D., predicted on Tuesday that artificial intelligence (AI) will be embedded in every piece of legislation that passes through Congress in the coming years. […]
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Arati Prabhakar called on Congress Tuesday to provide billions in funding for the government’s National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) so that AI development does not become reliant on the biggest tech companies. […]
The House of Representatives’ Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to release its report with AI policy recommendations by the end of the year, and Task Force Chair Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., previewed on Tuesday that the report will feature “some of the most comprehensive policy work that’s been done on AI by the legislative branch so far.” […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies are revolutionizing national security by their ability to quickly identify critical information from vast data sets, enabling law enforcement and intelligence agencies to find the “needle in the haystack” and stay ahead of threats, according to FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate. […]
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) published a report this week saying that Federal agencies are hitting the requirements set by President Biden’s October 2023 AI executive order (EO) so far. However, GAO officials are letting agencies know that they expected this outcome and will be watching to make sure agencies continue to get it right. […]
The State Department’s Office of Cyber Monitoring and Operations is zeroing in on two AI use cases to better defend against cyber threats, with Director Manuel “Manny” Medrano announcing today that the agency plans to build a cyber data visualization for its analysts by the end of the year. […]
As voters prepare to head to the polls this November, the Federal government and other influential people – most recently, Taylor Swift – are warning voters about the risks of artificial intelligence and the emerging technology’s role in election-related misinformation. […]
Recommendations on law enforcement’s use of artificial intelligence are headed to the White House after the National AI Advisory Committee’s (NAIAC) unanimous vote on Sept. 4 in favor of the report containing findings and recommendations. […]
In a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas last week, a group of 142 organizations are calling on DHS to suspend the use of AI technologies for immigration enforcement that do not comply with Federal requirements for responsible AI by Dec. 1. […]
David Gaston has been appointed the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) first chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). […]
While it may seem like many Federal agencies are already using artificial intelligence, an official from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shared on Sept. 4 that the Federal government is really just in the beginning stages of deploying the emerging technology. […]
The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is launching a new program designed to elevate the standards and reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) models in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). […]
Ahead of Congress’ return from August recess next week, Senate AI Caucus Co-Chair Mike Rounds, R-S.D. – introduced a package of bipartisan AI legislation. […]
Federal agency officials said on Tuesday that foundational learning, hands-on experience, and emphasizing the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are among the issues topping their priority list when it comes to training government employees on the integration of AI tech into agency operations. […]
Senior intelligence officials this week highlighted the increasing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in improving situational awareness, but also underscored the need to thoroughly assess potential risks and limitations before fully embracing AI tech. […]
The U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (AISI), housed within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), announced today it has signed first-of-their-kind research and testing agreements with Anthropic and OpenAI – a key step in allowing the government to access and assess the companies’ latest AI models. […]