April 29, 2024
Via: StateScoopA federal appeals court in New York ruled Friday that the state can begin enforcing a law requiring internet service providers to offer heavily discounted broadband services to low-income customers. The law, New York’s Affordable Broadband Act, was approved by […]
April 28, 2024
Via: TechSpotLast week President Biden visited Syracuse, NY, to do something government officials typically do: tout a massive investment in the local economy. But this was not just any investment – it was $6.1 billion provided by the CHIPS and Science […]
April 25, 2024
Via: Washington's Top NewsTikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company, a move almost certainly backed by Chinese authorities as the bitter U.S.-China rivalry […]
April 5, 2024
Via: CIOAs artificial intelligence adoption has surged in the past year, many voices have called for regulation to protect people from adverse machine decisions — and regulatory bodies are responding with a complex patchwork of emerging statutes and mandates that CIOs […]
March 28, 2024
Via: CIOUS government agencies will need to provide human oversight to AI models that make critical decisions about healthcare, employment, and other critical issues affecting people to comply with a new policy from the White House Office of Management and Budget […]
March 22, 2024
Via: TechSpotThe UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution prepared by US representatives to promote AI development. The resolution says that the UN must seize the opportunity to create safe, secure, and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems, which must also guarantee “sustainable […]
March 21, 2024
Via: BGRThe US Department of Justice is suing Apple over alleged antitrust violations. According to the DOJ, the second most valuable tech company is blocking rivals from accessing key hardware and software features on the iPhone. This marks the third time […]
Cybersecurity, IT Policy, Tech
March 14, 2024
Via: Dark ReadingThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be rolling out a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT) products for consumers At its public meeting today, the Commission unanimously voted to approve the program, which will allow IoT manufacturers […]
Emerging Tech & Modernization, Tech
March 12, 2024
Via: CIOGovernment and public sector agencies are already exploring the potential of generative AI in delivering more effective services from the inside. As AI technologies and practices mature, however, we’re likely to see more projects that transform the citizen experience. New […]
March 8, 2024
Via: ArsTechnicaThe House Commerce Committee today voted 50-0 to approve a bill that would force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the company or lose access to the US market. The Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act “addresses the immediate […]
March 5, 2024
Via: NextgovArtificial Intelligence and machine learning systems should be treated holistically, focusing on both the technology and societal components, according to former National Cyber Director Chris Inglis, who offered his perspective on the future policy direction for AI technologies during a […]
February 27, 2024
Via: BGRApple is suing the US Patent Trademark Office after the organization refused to grant trademarks covering Cupertino’s AR software development tools Reality Composer and Reality Converter. According to Reuters, Apple asked the Virginia federal court to revert USPTO’s decision as […]
February 23, 2024
Via: ArsTechnicaInternet service providers are still providing false coverage information to the Federal Communications Commission, and the FCC process for challenging errors isn’t good enough to handle all the false claims, the agency was told by several groups this week. The […]
February 21, 2024
Via: Government ExecutivePresident Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on Wednesday that would give the Homeland Security Department more authority to address maritime cybersecurity threats. The order, previewed by officials in a call with reporters, would give the U.S. […]
Emerging Tech & Modernization, IT Policy, Tech
February 16, 2024
Via: StateScoopThe Federal Trade Commission is taking action against the use of artificial intelligence in impersonation fraud schemes, and has finalized a rule against impersonating a government or business. The commission finalized the rule on Thursday, and it provides the FTC […]
Emerging Tech & Modernization, Tech
February 15, 2024
Via: TechSpotThe USPTO’s new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence states that while AI-assisted inventions are not “categorically unpatentable, the inventorship analysis should focus on human contributions, as patents function to incentivize and reward human ingenuity.” Under the new guidance, […]
February 8, 2024
Via: CIOMicrosoft is in talks with Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) to settle the trade body’s complaint about its cloud software licensing practices in the European Union (EU). “Today, CISPE confirms that it has opened discussions with Microsoft aimed […]
February 8, 2024
Via: StateScoopThe Federal Communications Commission unanimously adopted a new rule on Thursday that bans the use of AI-generated voices in robocalls, granting state attorneys general to pursue legal action against the telemarketing scams. The ruling from the FCC comes shortly after […]
Emerging Tech & Modernization, Tech
February 6, 2024
Via: Transportation TodayThe U.S. Department of Transportation recently launched the Complete Streets AI (artificial intelligence) Initiative through the department’s Small Business Innovation Research Program. The initiative will allow small businesses to leverage advancements in AI that improve transportation. There will be multiple […]
Cybersecurity, IT Policy, Tech
January 31, 2024
Via: NextgovThe White House on Wednesday affirmed its commitment to a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that would require publicly traded firms to disclose cybersecurity incidents, declaring that President Joe Biden will veto any legislative efforts to shutter the agency regulation. […]