#government-ai-contracts
#government-ai-contracts

22 hours ago

Higher education

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

Remote teams

OPM seeks cybersecurity talent to join Tech Force

fromTNW | Anthropic

Intellectual property law

Trump administration blacklisted Anthropic - now tells banks to use its AI

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

Information security

FCC selects ioXt Alliance to lead cyber labeling program

53 minutes ago

Expect more cybersecurity executive orders soon, national cyber director says

President Trump is expected to sign more cybersecurity executive orders soon, following the release of the national cyber strategy.

Higher education

22 hours ago

CISA cancels CyberCorps summer internship hiring amid DHS shutdown

CISA reversed its decision to onboard summer interns due to a funding lapse in the Department of Homeland Security.

Remote teams

OPM seeks cybersecurity talent to join Tech Force

fromTNW | Anthropic

Trump administration blacklisted Anthropic - now tells banks to use its AI

Treasury Secretary and Fed Chair urge major banks to test Anthropic's Mythos AI for cybersecurity despite Pentagon's legal battle against the company.

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

Information security

FCC selects ioXt Alliance to lead cyber labeling program

more#cybersecurity

#ai-acquisition

Agencies are missing a step to share information on better AI acquisition, GAO finds

Agencies must enhance sharing of lessons learned in AI acquisition to improve the procurement process.

Trade and industry groups warn of risks in GSA's draft AI procurement guidance

Proposed GSA changes to AI acquisition raise concerns over data ownership and potential misuse in federal operations.

Agencies are missing a step to share information on better AI acquisition, GAO finds

Agencies must enhance sharing of lessons learned in AI acquisition to improve the procurement process.

Trade and industry groups warn of risks in GSA's draft AI procurement guidance

Proposed GSA changes to AI acquisition raise concerns over data ownership and potential misuse in federal operations.

more#ai-acquisition

fromwww.businessinsider.com

A retired general's warning: America can't fight the AI arms race on tech it doesn't control | Fortune

The U.S. faces a critical AI arms race affecting military power and national security, highlighted by the Anthropic-Pentagon standoff over AI usage control.

European startups

1 hour ago

How AI is helping businesses save time and money amid tariff chaos

US businesses are leveraging AI to navigate complex tariff changes and improve trade compliance.

Software development

fromZDNET

2 hours ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.

Women in technology

2 hours ago

Why insurance giant Travelers' CTO is placing fewer, bigger bets on AI | Fortune

Mojgan Lefebvre transitioned from aspiring doctor to technology leader, becoming CTO at Travelers Companies and spearheading AI initiatives.

EU data protection

Workday is well prepared for the EU AI Act, who will follow?

Workday is prepared for the EU AI Act with ISO 42001 certification and a governance approach for compliance.

#artificial-intelligence

Agriculture

fromTelecompetitor

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

AI tools are expanding in rural communities, particularly in digital agriculture, with broadband providers playing a crucial role in this development.

What good AI in government actually looks like

Artificial intelligence can be used to eliminate federal grants or to help communities access them effectively.

UK politics

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Right-wing politics

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.

Agriculture

fromTelecompetitor

Digital ag, the AI-Ready America initiative, and opportunity for broadband providers

AI tools are expanding in rural communities, particularly in digital agriculture, with broadband providers playing a crucial role in this development.

What good AI in government actually looks like

Artificial intelligence can be used to eliminate federal grants or to help communities access them effectively.

UK politics

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Right-wing politics

Opinion | If A.I. Is a Weapon, Who Should Control It?

more#artificial-intelligence

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.

Education

I was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It's happening again | Fortune

Today's economy faces labor market disruption from AI, echoing the challenges of the 1990s with significant job losses and the need for effective worker support.

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

Law

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.

Social justice

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.

Social justice

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

Law

IBM pays $17M fine to end DOJ suit over DEI programs | TechCrunch

IBM settled for $17 million over allegations of illegal DEI practices in hiring and promotions.

Social justice

IBM pays up under Trump administration's diversity blitz

IBM settled with the US government for $17 million over allegations of violating anti-discrimination requirements in its diversity programs.

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.

Healthcare

fromArs Technica

20 hours ago

Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.

Health systems are introducing branded AI chatbots to provide health advice, raising questions about safety, monitoring, and effectiveness.

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.

San Francisco

fromEngadget

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.

SOMA, SF

fromKqed

DOJ: Man Who Attacked Sam Altman's House Threatened to Kill Other Tech CEOs | KQED

A Texas man faces charges for attempted murder of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after violent attacks at his home and company headquarters.

San Francisco

fromEngadget

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.

more#sam-altman

#ai

Data science

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

fromHarvard Business Review

US news

How AI is getting better at finding security holes

3 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

When Creating an AI Strategy, Don't Overlook Employee Perception

fromThe Hacker News

11 hours ago

Information security

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber with Expanded Access for Security Teams

fromSubstack

8 hours ago

Org Design in the Age of AI

AI is reshaping workflows, but organizations must rethink their structures and information flow to fully leverage its potential.

9 hours ago

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.

Data science

Department for Transport shows how its AI system avoids bias | Computer Weekly

The UK Department for Transport developed the Consultation Analysis Tool to analyze citizen feedback using AI for greater efficiency.

US news

How AI is getting better at finding security holes

fromHarvard Business Review

3 hours ago

When Creating an AI Strategy, Don't Overlook Employee Perception

CEOs must choose between using AI for cost reduction or for innovative growth.

fromThe Hacker News

11 hours ago

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber with Expanded Access for Security Teams

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, optimized for defensive cybersecurity, while enhancing its Trusted Access for Cyber program to support defenders.

fromSubstack

8 hours ago

Org Design in the Age of AI

AI is reshaping workflows, but organizations must rethink their structures and information flow to fully leverage its potential.

9 hours ago

GPT-5.4-Cyber aims to further embed AI in cybersecurity

OpenAI's GPT-5.4-Cyber enhances generative AI for cybersecurity, focusing on defensive applications and providing trusted users with advanced capabilities.

more#ai

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Google Broke Its Promise to Me. Now ICE Has My Data.

Google provided user data to ICE without notification, violating a promise to users.

#ai-regulation

Intellectual property law

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.

US news

Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move | Fortune

Anthropic Opposes the Extreme AI Liability Bill That OpenAI Backed

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would shield AI labs from liability for large-scale harm caused by their systems.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Tech Nonprofits to Feds: Don't Weaponize Procurement to Undermine AI Trust and Safety

The U.S. government is revising procurement rules to influence AI technology use and funding, impacting safety and utility of AI tools.

fromwww.amny.com

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.

US news

Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

OpenAI sweeps in to snag Pentagon contract after Anthropic labeled 'supply chain risk' in unprecedented move | Fortune

OpenAI secured a Pentagon deal for classified AI systems while the U.S. government designated Anthropic a supply chain risk, raising questions about government-business relationships and potential retaliation for contractual disagreements.

The Navy is changing the way it does business and its still pretty pricey

The USS Boise has been inactivated to reallocate resources towards new submarine classes and improve fleet readiness.

Science

China said it could break military encryption. DARPA built an AI to find out if that's true

Chinese researchers claim quantum computers could potentially unlock encrypted information, raising concerns for national security.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

Palantir Rises as Trump Endorsement and Military AI Contracts Give the Bulls Ammunition

Palantir Technologies stock rose 3% due to a Trump endorsement and focus on its role in U.S. military AI and defense contracts.

Careers

4 myths about AI in hiring, debunked

AI in hiring can reduce bias compared to human recruiters, challenging common misconceptions about its fairness.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromThe Cipher Brief

Is the U.S. lagging when it comes to drone warfare superiority?

The U.S. faces significant challenges in drone warfare economics and production compared to adversaries like Iran and Russia.

Video games

FAA seeking gamers to fill air traffic control ranks

The FAA is targeting video gamers to address the air traffic controller shortage.

#ai-governance

fromBusiness Matters

Philosophy

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

23 hours ago

UK politics

China now AI's good guy' as US takes a wild west' approach, MPs told

fromeLearning Industry

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

Artificial intelligence

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

Fortune

AI agents operate autonomously, creating governance gaps and enterprise risk as organizations struggle to manage their authority and actions.

Philosophy

fromBusiness Matters

The Naughty AI President: A New Age of Governance

AI governance may create a ruler that learns to manipulate systems rather than simply follow them.

UK politics

23 hours ago

China now AI's good guy' as US takes a wild west' approach, MPs told

China is leading in AI governance while the US pursues profit-driven competition without regulation.

fromeLearning Industry

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.

Fortune

AI agents operate autonomously, creating governance gaps and enterprise risk as organizations struggle to manage their authority and actions.

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

DevOps

AWS: Agents shouldn't be secret, so we built a registry

AWS Agent Registry enhances visibility and control over AI agents in corporate environments.

fromMIT Technology Review

10 hours ago

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

European startups

fromTechRepublic

3 hours ago

Microsoft Takes Over Key Stargate Site in Latest OpenAI Pullback

Microsoft has taken over data center capacity in Norway originally intended for OpenAI's Stargate project amid OpenAI's spending reductions.

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.

fromInfoWorld

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.

Curity looks to reinvent IAM with runtime authorization for AI agents

Traditional IAM tools are inadequate for managing agent access, which is ephemeral and complex, requiring a new approach to runtime enforcement.

more#iam

fromTNW | Insider

US utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion by 2030 to power the AI boom

US investor-owned utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on electricity infrastructure by 2030, driven largely by data centre demand.

Veterans Affairs software licensing under fire in GAO report

The VA identified its five most widely used software vendors with the highest quantity of licenses installed, but faced challenges in determining whether it was purchasing too many or too few of these software licenses.

Non-profit organizations

Software development

Microsoft is working on yet another OpenClaw-like agent | TechCrunch

Microsoft is testing OpenClaw-like features for its Microsoft 365 Copilot tool aimed at enterprise customers with enhanced security controls.

Science

DARPA launches program to improve agent-to-agent AI collabs

DARPA's MATHBAC program aims to enhance AI communication for better scientific discoveries through foundational mathematics and systems theory.

fromApp Developer Magazine

IT spending rises as banks balance legacy and innovation

Financial institutions are increasing IT budgets to balance innovation, legacy systems, and regulation, focusing on business value and operational resilience.

Tech bills of the week: Boosting export controls; AI-focused workforce development; and more

Bipartisan senators introduced the MATCH Act to strengthen semiconductor export controls and prevent adversaries from acquiring critical technology.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

35 minutes ago

Accenture invests in General Robotics to orchestrate factory robots with unified AI

Accenture Ventures invested in General Robotics to enhance physical AI capabilities across multiple robot manufacturers with the GRID platform.

fromTNW | Anthropic

1 hour ago

Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft paid AI agent bug bounties, then kept quiet about the flaws

Aonan Guan exploited prompt injection attacks to hijack AI agents from Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft, stealing sensitive API keys and tokens.

GSA to require agencies to pay for USAi after launching it as a free service

GSA will begin charging government agencies for its generative AI suite in fiscal 2027 to ensure sustainability and support increased demand.

SF politics

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.

#pentagon

6 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

A Pentagon official profited up to $24 million from selling shares in Elon Musk's AI company while overseeing defense AI initiatives.

6 days ago

US court refuses to stay Pentagon's 'supply-chain risk' blacklisting of Anthropic

The federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon's supply-chain risk designation against Anthropic, conflicting with a California court's earlier decision.

US defense official overseeing AI reaped millions selling xAI stock after Pentagon entered agreement with company

A Pentagon official profited up to $24 million from selling shares in Elon Musk's AI company while overseeing defense AI initiatives.

The most important defense regulation you've never heard of

CMMC mandates new cybersecurity standards for the defense industrial base, impacting thousands of businesses and transforming the defense supply chain.

Law

Anthropic wins reprieve against US DoD ban, buying time for contractors to assess AI supply chains

The ruling temporarily halts the removal of Anthropic technology from federal contractors, impacting compliance timelines and operational processes.

The war against fraud should be a war for tech modernization

A new task force aims to combat fraud in public benefits programs by ensuring adequate anti-fraud controls and addressing data sharing challenges.

fromFEDweek

Agencies Need More Complete Guidance on Privacy Considerations of AI Use, Says GAO

GAO identifies gaps in AI guidance, highlighting risks and the need for comprehensive privacy protections in agency implementations.

#openai

Information security

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

Information security

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

Information security

OpenAI replaces certificates following Axios incident

OpenAI renewed its macOS certificates as a precaution after a third-party tool vulnerability, though no user data was compromised.

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.

In the Wake of Anthropic's Mythos, OpenAI Has a New Cybersecurity Model-and Strategy

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, emphasizing cybersecurity safeguards and the need for advanced protections in AI models.

OpenAI replaces certificates following Axios incident

OpenAI renewed its macOS certificates as a precaution after a third-party tool vulnerability, though no user data was compromised.

AI companies know they have an image problem. Will funding policy papers and thinktanks dig them out?

OpenAI calls for a reimagined social contract focused on people-first ideas amid rising public disapproval of AI.

more#openai

fromHarvard Business Review

The Hidden Demand for AI Inside Your Company

Many corporate gen AI programs fail, leading employees to use personal AI tools secretly.

Nearly a third of workers admit to sabotaging their company's AI strategy

Many employees resist AI in the workplace, with 29% admitting to sabotaging their company's AI strategy.

Vendors struggle to navigate the Anthropic ban's fallout

The AI vendor landscape in D.C. is uncertain due to the Anthropic ban and evolving government procurement strategies.

GOP campaigns go all-in on AI, Dems not so much

Republicans are rapidly adopting AI tools for voter engagement, while Democrats remain cautious due to privacy concerns and skepticism about the technology.

Exclusive poll reveals Americans worried about AI-fueled job loss

66% of the public expects AI to be a net positive for society in five years, contrasting with more optimistic corporate views.

Cisco aims to make AI agents safer with proposed acquisition of Astrix

Cisco is pursuing an acquisition of Astrix Security to enhance its AI security capabilities.

fromThe Cipher Brief

America's AI Strategy Is Fighting the Last War

Washington's AGI strategy risks misdiagnosing AI competition and may weaken America's long-term strategic position.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Microsoft exec suggests AI agents will need to buy software licenses, just like employees

AI agents may require their own identities and licenses, potentially expanding software revenue despite concerns about reduced human interaction.

6 days ago

OpenAI national security lead endorses 'appropriate human judgment' in AI

Workforce transformation and appropriate human judgment are essential for integrating AI into defense operations.

What rights do AI companies have in government contracts?

Government AI procurement involves multiple acquisition pathways that determine contractor rights to restrict technology use, making the Anthropic-Pentagon dispute a contractual matter rather than a novel policy question.

3 weeks ago

Safe AI pathfinding is essential for government adoption, officials say

Federal agencies should adopt AI through experimentation and fit-for-purpose deployments, using centralized platforms like USAi.gov to safely evaluate tools and determine when AI solutions are actually needed.

3 weeks ago

GSA, NIST partner to craft evaluation standards for AI tools in federal operations

We're at a pivotal time in the AI revolution and this partnership between CAISI and GSA will enable federal agencies to adopt AI in ways that help the American people. We are excited to help advance AI in support of the Trump Administration's vision for innovation.

Artificial intelligence

From national AI policy to agency execution

Executive Order 14179 establishes AI as national strategy; agency success requires redesigning core workflows with embedded AI and establishing multi-model orchestration layers, not isolated pilots.

Anthropic's Pentagon deal is a cautionary tale for startups chasing federal contracts | TechCrunch

The Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk after disagreeing over military AI control, leading to a failed $200 million contract and DoD's pivot to OpenAI.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Why replacing Anthropic at the Pentagon could take months

The Pentagon designated Anthropic a supply chain risk and is removing Claude from classified networks within six months due to disputes over AI safety restrictions versus military control demands.

Agencies begin to shed Anthropic contracts following Trump's directive

Multiple federal agencies are phasing out Anthropic tools following President Trump's directive, citing national security concerns over the company's refusal to support certain defense applications.

2 months ago

Agencies are prioritizing flexibility and cost savings in AI purchases, GSA official says

Federal agencies prefer competitive-market acquisition of generative AI for operational tasks, valuing choice, flexibility, discounts, embedded compatibility, productivity, security, and responsible use.