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Generative AI could raise questions for federal records laws

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A month later, Eric Hysen, the department’s chief information officer and chief AI officer, told FedScoop that there’s been “good interest” in using generative AI within the agency. DHS tracks its FOIAs in a public log. OpenAI did not respond to a request for comment.

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Tax watchdog says IRS has work to do on Login.gov security controls

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In findings released this week, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration applauded the cybersecurity function within the tax agency’s Information Technology unit for completing an initial analysis of Login.gov’s FedRAMP security in a “timely” fashion. The IRS agreed with all TIGTA recommendations.

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Is the AI leash on federal agencies too long?

Federal News Network

So let’s start with the good, for AI that impacts rights and safety. The OMB memo requires agencies to conduct an impact assessment before they deploy the system. They could opt to do a shorter impact assessment and do a more deliberate one later on when there is less time pressure.

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Open Olympics 2026: progress and challenges

Open Contracting Partnership

Its hugely positive that 20 Italian civil society organizations came together as a coalition to push for transparency and accountability in the delivery of the Games. Alarmingly, 60% of projects bypassed initial environmental impact assessments, as it was deemed unnecessary or not required under current regulations.

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Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

How to Crack a Nut

The UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has published a report on Transparency in the procurement of algorithmic systems (for short, the ‘AI procurement report’). This demolishes any hope that buyers facing this type of knowledge gap and asymmetry of information can compare algorithmic systems in a meaningful way.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

In its place, the realignment focuses and centralizes MAS contracting management structure for the Office of Information Technology Category, the Office of Professional Services & Human Capital Categories, and the Office of General Supplies and Services Categories. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

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OMB seeks input on privacy impact assessments for AI use

FedScoop

The White House Office of Management and Budget is looking for input on how federal agency privacy impact assessments could more effectively mitigate risks as technologies, such as artificial intelligence, become more advanced. The post OMB seeks input on privacy impact assessments for AI use appeared first on FedScoop.