NIST AI framework must take into account global catastrophic risk say UC Berkeley researchers
The academics cite arguments by theorists that instability caused by new AI systems could increase the probability of nuclear war.
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Air Force and Navy ink new supercomputing deal
New high performance computers from Penguin Computing will be able to run 17.6 quadrillion operations per second.
The Daily Scoop Podcast: September 17, 2021
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Francis Rose covers a new supercomputing deal in the military, how human capital officers should...
Network Modernization — A FedScoop Special Report
FedScoop explores the federal government's ongoing network modernization initiatives for both civilian and defense agencies, including progress on the $50 billion EIS contract, the adoption of 5G and much more.
Code for America staff reach agreement with management on union recognition timeline
Both sides have agreed that voluntary recognition of the new staff union will take place on October 18.
White House nominates John Sherman as Department of Defense CIO
Sherman has served as acting CIO of the Department of Defense for eight months.
House Homeland Security Committee approves additional $865M for CISA
The extra funding measures include $400 million to implement the recent cybersecurity executive order.
The Daily Scoop Podcast: September 16, 2021
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Francis Rose covers recommendations to improve IT modernization efforts at USAF, the government’s...
Department of Defense targeting late 2021 for completion of CMMC review
The GAO is also conducting a review of the cybersecurity regime, which was instructed by the NDAA.
Rebellion Defense military tech startup valued at $1B
Rebellion's unicorn status comes after it raised more than $150 million in a recent Series B funding round.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission on track to complete EIS transition by year end
The agency expects to complete the contract switchover nine months ahead of the federal deadline.
The Daily Scoop Podcast: September 15, 2021
On today’s episode of The Daily Scoop Podcast, Francis Rose covers software development issues at the Air Force, a new zero-trust draft strategy...
Capgemini Government Solutions to acquire cybersecurity firm VariQ
VariQ provides software development, cybersecurity and cloud services to departments including the Navy and the SEC.
