The Fed Mission Success Round Up: White House and AI Infrastructure; Regulations for Mitigating Algorithm Bias; and FCC Cyber Pilot
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 Pushes AI Infrastructure Following Meeting with Tech CEOs
The White House is pursuing several new efforts meant to advance U.S. leadership on artificial intelligence, announcing the creation of a new task force on data center infrastructure and related measures following a meeting with several executives of leading AI and tech companies.
Senate Dems Ask OMB For More Regulations, Support to Mitigate Algorithm Bias
Sens. Edward Markey, D-Mass., and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young in a recent letter that federal agencies need to establish more safeguards to prevent algorithmic discrimination.
NRC Enlists GSA to Help with Artificial Intelligence Governance
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the General Services Administration are partnering for an artificial intelligence maturity assessment as a foundational step in the nuclear agency’s path to finalizing a strategic plan, according to FedScoop.
CISA Issues Guide to Help Federal Agencies Set Cybersecurity Priorities
The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released guidance to help federal government civilian agencies reduce their cybersecurity risks, according to NextGov.
FCC Opens Applications for $200 Million Cyber Pilot Program
The Federal Communications Commission opened its application portal for schools and libraries to partake in a three-year pilot program to help subsidize the costs of cybersecurity services and equipment.
NSF Launches New AI Initiatives for Astronomy
The National Science Foundation is launching two new artificial intelligence programs geared towards developing new algorithmic capabilities to advance research in astronomical sciences, according to this recent NextGov article.