Repurposing Manpower Through Automation

Good data is a key component to AI innovation and machine learning

When the Biden administration launched an AI task force earlier this month to create a path to “democratize access to research tools to promote AI,” the goal of access was paramount.

Accounting for big dollars has Treasury embracing AI and machine learning

As the size of Treasury’s mission has grown exponentially, the never-ending repetitive tasks they tackle have increasingly relied on artificial intelligence and machine learning.

DLA on the right AI path

David Koch, DLA’s research and development chief, points to the opportunity for AI and machine learning to help improve the agency’s demand-planning process.

AI success means starting by asking, What is the problem?

Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology, but it’s not a magic salve you can apply to a process to make it better. If anything, AI – and the related machine learning, robotic process automation and even data analytics technologies – requires more attention than ever to an eternal basic of information technology deployment.

IRS has 37,000 webpages. About 2% get nearly all of its traffic

The IRS is tapping into billions of dollars in multi-year modernization funds to provide a higher level of customer service to taxpayers.

IT Modernization
DHS names China, AI, cyber standards as key priorities for critical infrastructure

Agencies that oversee critical infrastructure are developing new sector risk management plans, with cybersecurity continuing to be a high priority.

Cybersecurity
Robust data management is key to harnessing the power of emerging technologies

Comprehensive data management is key to unlocking seamless, personalized and secure CX for government agencies.

Commentary
VA looking at ‘smart home’ tech to keep aging, disabled vets living independently

A smartwatch saved the life of VA’s chief health technology officer. The department expects this device data can also save the lives of other disabled vets.

Veterans Affairs
Energy working with renewables industry, cloud providers on cyber requirements

CESER’s work with cloud service providers comes amid growing threats to critical infrastructure, as well as questions about cloud security responsibilities.

Cybersecurity
IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it

About 580,000 Oregon residents will be eligible to use the IRS’ Direct File platform next filing season, as long as the program remains funded.

IT Modernization
USINDOPACOM Mission Partner Environment success:  A blueprint for CJADC2 path forward 

DoD can duplicate USINDOPACOM’s transformation to rapidly implement multi-enclave environments on a broader scale in support of CJADC2.

Commentary
NSF initiative aims to bring better data to the cyber workforce challenge

Policymakers often talk about a cyber talent gap, but official data on the national cyber workforce is also in short supply.

Federal Report