FAA AI use sparks new reviews into AI safety, workforce shortages
Fri Oct 16 6:31 pm
FAA's use of AI and a shortage of air traffic controllers is raising safety concerns from House Democrats, who are calling for an oversight review.
DISA faces another protest over Enclave contract expansion
Fri Oct 16 6:11 pm
Another bid protest was filed after DISA concluded that Leidos was the only company capable of transitioning all combatant commands to DoDNet.
Judge voids Bureau of Prisons’ attempt to re-terminate union contract
Fri Oct 16 6:10 pm
Despite voiding the re-termination notice, the judge denied AFGE’s request to hold BOP in contempt of court for not abiding by a preliminary injunction.
WAEPA expands life insurance options as federal employees review benefits during Open Season
Fri Oct 16 6:02 pm
Federal employees review health plans every Open Season. WAEPA says it's also a good time to revisit life insurance, beneficiaries and coverage needs.
AI Goes to War: Verifying the call at machine speed
Fri Oct 16 5:36 pm
AI can analyze information at machine speed, but when stakes are high enough, should it ever get to make the call before humans can verify it?
Why investing in social services technology means investing in caseworkers
Fri Oct 16 5:03 pm
An investment in reliable automation is also an investment in the people who administer these vital benefits every day.
Government’s AI problem is a structure gap, not a skills gap
Fri Oct 16 5:01 pm
AI won't wait for the next budget cycle. Neither can the workforce built to use it.
AI decision-support systems are often seen as just battlefield tools, but they are so much more
Fri Oct 16 3:35 pm
"This is really about building and maintaining a comprehensive picture of all military and civilian assets across a geographic area," said Sophie Mayo.
American Foreign Service Association calls on State Dept to rehire fired feds
Fri Oct 16 3:23 pm
AFSA also said Congress can help by passing the PATH to the Foreign Service Act and the Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act.
Leadership network aims to help next generation tackle the national debt
Fri Oct 16 2:23 pm
"The initiative supports the next generation of fiscal leaders, helping them thrive as they pursue leadership roles in jobs," said Myra Sung.
Agencies grapple with accelerating cybersecurity landscape
Fri Oct 16 1:21 pm
Artificial intelligence is accelerating cybersecurity threats, while AI adoption is posing urgent risks around data, identity, trust and decision-making.
Investors often look to past election cycles for clues about market performance
Fri Oct 16 1:02 pm
"Historically, on average, past performance is no guarantee of future performance," said Arthur Stein.
