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Making AI better than us—What could possibly go wrong?

COMMENTARY | Trained on data scraped from all corners of the internet, today’s generative AI applications are rife with biased data. Developing a trustworthy AI framework requires cross-sector collaboration.

Login-dot-gov gets new leadership

Dan Lopez, Login’s director since 2022, will be taking on an advisory role inside the Technology Transformation Services at GSA.

The goal of 100K artillery shells per month is back in sight, Army says

The new supplemental renews the push to boost production sixfold since Russia’s Ukraine invasion.

NASA delivers Voyager software update across 15 billion miles of space

Scientists and engineers with the space agency were able to successfully repair an issue in one of the probe’s onboard computers from over 15 billion miles away.

Crickets from Building Trades Council on New York’s housing deal

The construction unions were absent from an event with Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrating labor wins in the state budget.

Tennessee House votes to arm teachers despite opposition

In spite of protesters, a bill that would allow teachers to carry a gun goes to governor for signature.

New bill would establish an IG for the Supreme Court 

The Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act calls for a new inspector general’s office to investigate alleged misconduct and prevent waste, fraud and abuse across the judicial branch.

Space Force seeks next-gen satellite monitoring system

The service branch wants to work with civilian and commercial satellite providers to create a space-based global environmental monitoring system.

General Dynamics CEO: Customer comfort with AI will drive sales

Technology makers and integrators alike all have to invest in artificial intelligence even as "people are careful and they think properly" about AI's path forward, as GD's chief executive described to investors.

Barbaricum acquires airborne intelligence provider

Barbaricum is looking to offer defense and intelligence agencies a wider portfolio of services to help operators work with their data.

With surge in hate crimes, state justice department launches hotline awareness campaign

Oregon's confidential hotline connects victims to government and community services that range from counseling to help filing a police report.

RTX moves away from competing as a prime for space contracts

RTX's soon-to-be CEO tells investors the company will turn its focus to "the key components that go in the prime satellites and buses.”

First Read – April 24, 2024

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House panel advances bill to make federal contracting easier to understand

The Plain Language in Contracting Act would require agencies to use easy-to-understand language for certain procurement notices pertaining to small businesses.

Can Biden’s new jobs program to fight climate change attract women and people of color?

The American Climate Corps program aims to recruit a diverse workforce. But it will face challenges including low pay, the need for child care, and historic discrimination against women in the trades.