The Fed Mission Success Round Up: AI Must Empower Scientists; Cyber Executive Order Requirements Nearly Complete; and Meet the 2024 Federal 100
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.
Scientists Must be Empowered — Not Replaced — By AI, Report to White House Argues
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology is set to deliver a report to the White House this week that emphasizes the critical role that human scientists must play in the development of artificial intelligence tools and systems.
Cybersecurity Executive Order Requirements Are Nearly Complete, GAO Says
Just a half-dozen leadership and oversight requirements from the 2021 executive order on improving the nation’s cybersecurity remain unfinished by the agencies charged with implementing them, according to a new GAO report.
Commerce Seeks Insight on How to Make Its Data More AI-Friendly
The Department of Commerce wants to make its open dataset reserves better primed to help train generative AI systems and further democratize access to technological resources needed to create trustworthy and reliable AI and machine learning systems.
DHA Looks to Contract a ‘Digital Front Door’ to Modernize its Health System
The Defense Health Agency is seeking to transform its military health system — or MHS — and is looking for commercial solutions to help it create a new and improved model of care, according to a recent solicitation notice.
CISA to Issue List of Software Products Critical to Agency Security by End of September
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is targeting a Sept. 30 deadline to give federal agencies a list of example software products deemed critical for the federal government’s cyber posture.
DHS Names Michael Boyce to Lead its AI Corps
The Department of Homeland Security has brought on Michael Boyce to helm the agency’s artificial intelligence-savvy team, which is prioritizing leveraging AI technologies for advancing critical mission operations.
Meet the 2024 Federal 100
Meet the outstanding individuals being honored for their exceptional contributions to federal IT in the newly published comprehensive list of 2024 Fed 100 winners here.