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OPM Director Rob Shriver testifies during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Federal cyber workforce needs telework flexibilities, OPM director says

Rob Shriver said during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing that barriers to telework would hinder the cybersecurity workforce.

May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., before a hearing on June 9, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Bipartisan Senate bill calls on NSF to boost AI and quantum education

The NSF AI Education Act of 2024 from Sens. Moran and Cantwell tasks the National Science Foundation with supporting emerging tech outreach programs.

May 24, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

United States Digital Service Administrator Mina Hsiang. (Image credit: USDS / Wikimedia Commons)

USDS impact report showcases ‘a year of launching things’

Mina Hsiang, administrator of United States Digital Service, details top agency project successes of the past year, while looking ahead to hiring challenges posed by emerging tech.

May 9, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 06: The U.S. Department of State is seen on January 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

State Department to use new Purdue tech diplomacy platform to train officials

The Department of State is the first adopter of the Tech Diplomacy Academy, which will help train officials about emerging technologies in the foreign policy landscape.

Apr 30, 2024 By Madison Alder

Arati Prabhakar attends the 2023 Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton on May 01, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

U.S. is leading the way in R&D, but tech workforce development is still a concern for federal officials

White House, National Science Foundation and National Science Board officials tout research and development findings from the new State of U.S. Science and Engineering report, while also…

Mar 14, 2024 By Caroline Nihill

Federal leaders on accelerating the mission with AI and security

Nearly a dozen leaders across the federal civilian community share strategies and programs that use AI to improve security, mission outcomes and workforce productivity.

Mar 1, 2024 By Scoop News Group

Christopher Kraft, Assistant Administrator, Financial Systems, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, FEMA

FEMA Financial Systems Assistant Administrator on leaning into generative AI

Christopher Kraft describes the development of a proprietary generative AI tool used to draft reviewable responses to budget questions and provided greater mission efficiencies.

Feb 28, 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)

AI talent wanted: The federal government is searching far and wide to fill new cutting-edge positions

With a shortage of domestic talent, the Biden administration is searching “everywhere” to boost the AI workforce, offering training opportunities and creating employment pathways as it checks…

Dec 21, 2023 By Caroline Nihill

Sen. Chuck Schumer — Sen. Charles Schumer (Senate Democrats / Flickr)

Schumer to host AI workforce forum with labor unions, big banks and tech scholars

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will host JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Visa CEO Al Kelly and some of the top union leaders in the country next work…

Breaking Oct 26, 2023 By Nihal Krishan

The Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building is seen on May 24, 2013 in Washington, DC. The HUD is one of at least four federal agencies that is closed today due to the automatic sequestration cuts forced government agencies giving employee’s an unpaid furlough. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Most federal workers to get more leave in 2023, OPM says

An extra pay period during the 2023 leave year will net most federal workers more hours of paid time off.

Jun 26, 2023 By Madison Alder