The Fed Mission Success Round Up: R&D Funding and AI Advances at Risk; New Cyber Executive Order; and OPM CIO Retiring
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.
White House Official Says R&D Funding and AI Advances Are ‘At Risk’
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office again, a current White House official is voicing concerns over federal research and development funding and artificial intelligence in the next administration, according to FedScoop.
Coming Cyber Executive Order Includes a Push to Mobile Drivers Licenses
A cybersecurity executive order expected in the final days of the Biden administration includes instructions for government agencies to ramp up their use of digital identity documents like mobile drivers licenses to verify the identities of people applying for public benefit programs, according NextGov.
Agencies Still Struggle with Online Accessibility, GSA Says
The federal government is often failing to meet its own requirements for digital accessibility, according to a new, congressionally mandated report from the GSA that was released late last month, according to NextGov.
White House Unveils Cyber Trust Mark Program for Consumer Devices
Last week, the White House on Tuesday launched a labeling scheme for internet of things devices that would inform consumers that applicable household products meet certain government-vetted cybersecurity standards, according to NextGov.
Top Acquisition Agencies Want Cyber Workforce Changes in Federal Contracting Rules
A federal framework for cybersecurity workforce knowledge should be incorporated into contracts for IT and cyber support services, a trio of agencies that lead the bulk of federal acquisitions said in a recent Federal Register posting, according to FedScoop.
DHS Working with Startup to Launch AI-Powered Fitness App
A fitness startup has been working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection since 2022 to develop an artificial intelligence-enabled physical education app for agency employees, according to FedScoop.
OPM CIO Guy Cavallo Announces Retirement
Guy Cavallo, the Chief Information Officer of the Office of Personnel Management since July 2021, will retire from federal service on Jan. 13, according to FedScoop.