Department of Justice (DOJ) Archives

David Miller, interim chief technology officer at the FBI, is pictured sitting in a chair on stage at a GDIT event. He is holding a microphone and sits in front of a striped backdrop with the name of the event on it: "EMERGE: AI on the Frontlines." — David Miller (right), interim chief technology officer at the FBI, discusses how the agency is operationalizing AI at a GDIT event June 4, 2024. Ralph Tursi (left), the senior director of law enforcement at GDIT, moderated the discussion.

FBI’s AI work includes ‘Shark Tank’-style idea exploration, tip line use case

Adopting AI for its own work — such as the FBI’s tip line — and identifying how adversaries could be using the technology are both in focus…

Jun 5, 2024 By Madison Alder

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DOJ seeks public input on AI use in criminal justice system

The department’s research, development and evaluation arm will use the information as it puts together a report on AI in the criminal justice system due later this…

Apr 24, 2024 By Madison Alder

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DOJ ‘not aware of any’ identity theft, fraud following consultant’s data breach

The Justice Department, which provided the Medicare information to Greylock McKinnon Associates as part of a civil litigation matter, was notified of the breach in May 2023,…

Apr 11, 2024 By Madison Alder

A view of the Department of Justice headquarters on Jan. 20, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

Peaceful protests, lawful assembly can’t be sole reason for DOJ facial recognition use under interim policy

The Justice Department shared details of its interim facial recognition technology policy in testimony to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which is looking into federal use…

Mar 27, 2024 By Madison Alder

Tech issues are part of the problem — and solution — for FOIA backlog, GAO finds

A new report from the congressional watchdog finds a host of technical problems plaguing FOIA officers, who want standardized tech upgrades to help reduce a backlog that…

Mar 15, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Mondaire Jones is pictured from the shoulders up with blue sky behind him. He is wearing a gray suit with a red tie. — Then-Rep. Mondaire Jones, D-N.Y., speaks at a July 2022 press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Take Back the Court Action Fund)

Civil rights commissioner slams DOJ, HUD absence at facial recognition briefing

Mondaire Jones, a Democratic appointee on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, said he would have urged the use of subpoenas if the panel was given “adequate…

Mar 8, 2024 By Madison Alder

AI advisory committee wants law enforcement agencies to rethink use case inventory exclusions

The National AI Advisory Committee’s Law Enforcement Subcommittee voted unanimously to edit CIO Council recommendations on sensitive use case and common commercial product exclusions, moves intended to…

Feb 28, 2024 By Matt Bracken

DOJ picks Princeton computer scientist as its chief AI officer

Jonathan Mayer, a former FCC technologist and policy adviser to Kamala Harris, will lead the Justice Department’s artificial intelligence work, including its Emerging Technology Board.

Feb 22, 2024 By Matt Bracken

Department of Justice announces new AI initiative

Justice AI will bring together experts to speak about the relationship between artificial intelligence and the criminal justice system.

Feb 15, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

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