The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS to Expand AI Capabilities; Making Gov Website More Accessible; and OPM Director to Step Down
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.
With 2023 Tax Season in the Rearview, IRS Commissioner Eyes Expansion of AI Capabilities
Fresh off a filing season that saw the Internal Revenue Service set records for customer response time and website traffic, the tax agency’s chief is now looking at how artificial intelligence-powered solutions can better address taxpayer needs in 2024 and beyond.
Commerce Requests Information About AI, Open Data Assets, Data Dissemination
The Department of Commerce is requesting information concerning AI-ready open data assets, alongside the development of data dissemination standards. Specifically, it is looking to ensure the accuracy and integrity of data as AI intermediaries access and consume data.
Feds Move to Make Gov Websites More Accessible to People with Disabilities
Last week, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed a new rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing government websites and mobile apps.
TSA Looks to AI to Enhance X-Ray Screenings of Travelers’ Luggage
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to use artificial intelligence to enhance its x-ray imaging of travelers’ carry-on luggage, even as the agency looks to expand its use of facial recognition technology to bolster the security screening process.
Los Alamos National Lab Unveils New Supercomputer Primed for AI
Last week, the Los Alamos National Laboratory cut the ribbon on a new supercomputer that will focus on incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning systems to further technological applications for both national security and fundamental scientific research.
Kiran Ahuja to Step Down as OPM Director
Office of Personnel Management Director Kiran Ahuja is stepping down after three years leading the federal civilian workforce agency. Ahuja, who is the longest-serving OPM director in more than 10 years, will depart her role in coming weeks.