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NIST issues final guidance update for protecting sensitive information

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Final versions of two publications that the National Institute of Standards and Technology issued Tuesday are aimed at helping contractors and other organizations protect and secure controlled unclassified information they handle. This update is a significant step toward that goal.”

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CMS seeks information on AI uses for health care ahead of ‘demo days’

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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is asking organizations to provide information about artificial intelligence technologies for use in health care outcomes and service delivery as it plans demonstration events. The post CMS seeks information on AI uses for health care ahead of ‘demo days’ appeared first on FedScoop.

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FBI’s $8 billion information technology services contract is its largest ever

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A total of 95 entities — 31 large businesses and 64 small businesses — received awards under the sequel to the Information Technology Supplies and Support Services contract, also known as ITSSS, the agency said in an update on SAM.gov. The bureau said it will be holding informational meetings with stakeholders in coming weeks.

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VA seeks information on AI governance and framework

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The request for information , published last week, is part of an overarching goal to implement AI across the VA. Some of the outcomes that the VA is looking to foster include an established AI management framework, efficient AI use case management, data integrity, enhanced service delivery, improved services for veterans and more.

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Senator Grassley Calls for More Information on SEC Whistleblower Program

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In his letter, Grassley requested more information about the reports that the SEC has shared, and he asked several questions about how the SEC made reward determinations. However, as Grassley pointed out, despite the increase in tips, the SEC issued a lower-than-anticipated quantity of awards for whistleblowers in FY 2023.

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Demystifying AI: How RAG boosts efficiency in state and local government departments

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As citizens’ expectations evolve and the need for rapid, accurate information becomes more pronounced, state and local governments seek smarter ways to keep pace. Enter Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs)—the dynamic duo powering the next wave of efficient state and local government services.

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National lab’s mismanagement of property put sensitive information and tech at risk, watchdog states

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The Brookhaven National Laboratory improperly managed its sensitive information, technology and other property, putting it at risk for potential unauthorized access, according to a new report from the Department of Energy Office of Inspector General. The Energy IG found that the Long Island, N.Y. the report states.

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