emerging tech news
GSA expanding use of COMET blanket purchase agreement: CIO Shive
The agency is also piloting "instant" job offers following interviews with its technologists.
Institute for Defense Analyses expected to support National AI Advisory Committee
The nonprofit administrator of three federally funded R&D centers will draft and finalize NAIAC's overdue first report if no company comes forward.
Pentagon’s departing DIU director reflects on his legacy — and what’s next
Mike Brown briefed FedScoop on some of what defined his service at DIU — the great, and the not-so-good parts — and also shared new details about his plans for what’s to come.
Lawmakers urge incoming White House science chief to streamline agencies’ tech priorities
Senators at Arati Prabhakar's nomination hearing call on the policy leader to consolidate conflicting high-priority emerging tech programs at defense and civilian agencies.
US, UK governments offer $1.6M for tech that trains AI while preserving privacy
The prize money will be split between winners in financial crime prevention and pandemic response tracks.
DARPA launching research project to revolutionize brain injury diagnosis on the battlefield
Naval medical officer Jean-Paul Chretien tells FedScoop how new technology could revolutionize the way traumatic brain injuries are treated in the field.
VA piloting trustworthy AI checklists for new and existing projects
The National AI Institute also has another AI tech sprint in the works around workforce development.
Booz Allen launches venture capital fund to invest in ‘disruptive technology’ for federal agencies
Booz Allen Ventures will initially deploy $100M to support startups in the areas of defense, AI/ML, cybersecurity and deep technology.
NASA looks to commercialize Near Space through private sector services
The new capabilities sought would benefit NASA and spaceflight companies' missions within 2 million kilometers of Earth.
Research award establishes sole-source provider of post-quantum cryptography for agencies
The award could exceed $100 million and is intended to hasten agencies' adoption of next generation encryption technology.
