Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
Fed Chair Says AI ‘Hasn’t Displaced Workers’ So Far, Has Boosted Productivity
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh recently told House lawmakers that artificial intelligence represents “a huge opportunity” for the U.S. economy, though the “risks and challenges” it presents bear monitoring, according to FedScoop.
GSA’s Draft AI Procurement Rule Has Improved but Needs Further Reforms, Contractors Say
The General Services Administration’s proposed large language model-specific acquisition regulations unveiled last month are an improvement over rules introduced in March, contractors and experts told federal regulators during a recent listening session, according to NextGov.
DoD Suspends CMMC Phase 2, Launches 60-day ‘Reform’ Review
The Defense Department has essentially ended the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program by suspending its second phase requirements, according to NextGov.
Federal IT Leaders Say Acquisition Reform Is Driving Faster Tech Delivery
Federal technology leaders said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s acquisition reforms are accelerating technology modernization by pushing agencies toward centralized purchasing, streamlined procurement, and greater use of artificial intelligence (AI), according to MeriTalk.
Commerce CTO Says Employee-Led AI Efforts Are Driving Early Successes
The Commerce Department is encouraging employees across the agency to develop their own artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, an approach that a top technology official said is already producing enterprise-wide benefits and accelerating AI adoption, according to MeriTalk.
VA Wants More Input on Proposals to Streamline Benefits Application Forms
The Department of Veterans Affairs is pushing for more public feedback on its proposals to reduce the amount of paperwork that veterans and their survivors must complete to apply for benefits, according to NextGov.
NIH Taps Former Data Chief Kristen Honey as First Partnerships Officer
The National Institutes of Health selected Kristen Honey, a longtime government data and technology official, to head up its coordination of public-private research partnerships, according to FedScoop.
