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.
Generative AI Use Is ‘Escalating Rapidly’ In Federal Agencies, GAO Finds
Federal agencies are increasingly turning to generative artificial intelligence to further their missions, according to a new watchdog report that found use cases of the emerging technology jumping by ninefold in a selection of nearly a dozen agencies last year, according to FedScoop.
Lawmakers Renew Push for Enforcement-Free AI Testing at Financial Agencies
A bipartisan group of Senate and House lawmakers are doubling down on legislation aimed at spurring artificial intelligence experimentation at financial regulatory agencies, reintroducing a bill that they say aligns with the White House’s new AI Action Plan, according to FedScoop.
White House Launches Digital Health Initiative Backed by Leading Tech Firms
The Trump administration recently announced that it secured the backing of over 60 leading healthcare and technology companies for an initiative designed to make personal medical data more accessible to U.S. consumers via digital devices, according to NextGov.
TSA Seeks Private Sector Input to Enhance Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration is asking the private sector to provide the agency with innovative airport screening tools, according to a recently published request for information, according to NextGov.
How Healthcare.gov’s Botched Rollout Led to a Digital Services Revolution in Government
Healthcare.gov was meant to help users sign up for health insurance plans created under the legislation, but the failed launch catalyzed a movement that would redefine how government implements technology and give rise to the creation of the U.S. Digital Service, according to Federal News Network.
NIH Launches New AI Agent for Analyzing Genomic Data
A new artificial intelligence agent will help staff at the National Institutes of Health generate more detailed information on gene set work by interrogating its own output to help researchers sift through complex molecular data, according to NextGov.
