Multiple federal agencies have not achieved interoperability with FOIA .gov, an online portal for making Freedom of Information Act requests. Under FOIA, the public has the right to request access to federal agency records. The White House issued a memo in 2019 requiring FOIA .gov interoperability as part of an effort to standardize the federal […]
A Sandia National Laboratories project with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory could connect large satellite networks autonomously, ensuring a resilient satellite network supply chain. The SNL-AFRL project seeks to cluster small and inexpensive satellites to work as a single, autonomous unit. The concept is to allow satellites to communicate with each other, identify network-related […]
The Homeland Security Advisory Council has approved a Workforce Subcommittee report on improving employees’ responsiveness to stakeholder needs. The subcommittee suggested updating training modules, accommodating flexible work arrangements and ensuring that facility occupancy tools are available. In addition, it advised to continue prioritizing diversity and inclusion for recruitment and retention. The Workforce Subcommittee delivered its […]
The National Security Foundation and its partner companies have allocated $45.6 million to fund semiconductor technologies and manufacturing developments. The funding round supports 24 research and education projects under the NSF’s Future of Semiconductors program. The projects are split into three topics: collaborative research in domain-specific computing; advanced function and high performance by heterogeneous integration; […]
The Department of Homeland Security has established a customer experience office under the Office of the Chief Information Officer to deliver simpler and more accessible public services. The move is in compliance with a White House mandate to enhance CX and reduce administrative burdens. Four DHS components, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the […]
The Department of Homeland Security’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force has developed new policies to ensure the responsible use of AI technology. The DHS has also appointed Eric Hysen as its first AI officer, concurrent with his position as DHS chief information officer. The new AITF policies specify ways to ensure that the face recognition and […]
The Department of Energy has allocated $73 million in funding for 11 projects to accelerate the development of new technologies for future industries. As part of the funding, awardees will engage in basic research for the discovery, creation and production of materials and technologies that can be scaled and transitioned into new products and capabilities […]
Danny Werfel, commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, said his organization is investing in artificial intelligence and other tools to identify complex tax evasion schemes. In a recent report, the Government Accountability Office defined large partnerships as groups of businesses with at least 100 partners and a minimum of $100 million in assets. The IRS […]
The White House has named Eileen Donahoe as the special envoy and coordinator for digital freedom, a newly created position in the Department of State’s Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. Her appointment took effect on Sept. 5. Donahoe brings to the role her technical knowledge and foreign policy experience to oversee U.S. efforts aiming […]
The National Science Foundation has announced a five-year, $120 million investment to support four new science and technology centers. The funding will allow the STCs to support advancements in cell biology, environmental science, advanced manufacturing and other fields. The STCs will partner with national laboratories, academic institutions, industrial organizations and private and public entities. Each […]
