Department of Energy (DOE) Archives

A view of Department of Energy headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

National lab official highlights role of government datasets in AI work

Jennifer Gaudioso of Sandia’s Center for Computing Research touted the work Department of Energy labs have done to support AI advances.

Jun 5, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 16: Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan speaks onstage at the 2022 SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Hutton Supancic/Getty Images for SXSW)

NSF, Energy announce first 35 projects to access National AI Research Resource pilot

The projects will get computational time through NAIRR pilot program, which is meant to provide students and researchers with access to AI resources needed for their work.

May 6, 2024 By Madison Alder

DOE CIO Ann Dunkin talks overcoming AI implementation challenges

Ann Dunkin | CIO | Department of Energy

May 1, 2024 By Scoop News Group

President Joe Biden hands Vice President Kamala Harris the pen he used to sign an executive order regarding artificial intelligence during an event at the White House on Oct. 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Five takeaways from the AI executive order’s 180-day deadline

AI talent recruiting is surging, while DOE, USDA, DOL and other agencies issue new AI-related guidance.

Apr 30, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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404 page: the error sites of federal agencies

Technology doesn’t always work in expected ways. Some agencies are using a creative touch to soften an error message.

Apr 23, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

AI won’t replace cybersecurity workforce, agency leaders say

DOE, GSA cyber experts said automation will help the workforce, not replace it.

Apr 1, 2024 By Matt Bracken

President Joe Biden discusses his administration’s plans for managing artificial intelligence risks during an event in San Francisco on June 20, 2023. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds / AFP via Getty Images)

From research to talent: Five AI takeaways from Biden’s budget

The National Science Foundation, Department of Energy and Department of Commerce would get some of the highest investments for artificial intelligence-related work under the latest budget released…

Mar 12, 2024 By Madison Alder

This illustration picture shows the ChatGPT logo displayed on a smartphone in Washington, DC, on March 15, 2023. (Photo by OLIVIER DOULIERY/AFP via Getty Images)

How risky is ChatGPT? Depends which federal agency you ask

A majority of civilian CFO Act agencies have come up with generative AI strategies, according to a FedScoop analysis.

Feb 5, 2024 By Madison Alder Rebecca Heilweil

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., speaks at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Nov. 9, 2023, in Arlington, Va. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for SEIU)

Democratic lawmakers propose legislation to study AI’s environmental impacts

The legislation would give new responsibilities to the EPA, the DOE, and NIST.

Feb 1, 2024 By Rebecca Heilweil

Software license purchases need better agency tracking, GAO says

Report finds that agencies are missing out on cost savings with the purchases of IT products and cyber-related investments, per a new Government Accountability Office report.

Jan 29, 2024 By Matt Bracken