Ross Gianfortune
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Pentagon Memo Creates Unified Tech Enterprise for Acquisition Modernization
War Secretary names Emil Michael "single CTO" in charge of a consolidated defense innovation portfolio as the department builds a single operating system for modernization.
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NIST Launches ARIA to Redefine How AI Is Evaluated
NIST's ARIA aims to measure real‑world AI behavior, moving beyond accuracy scores to capture risks revealed through model testing, red‑teaming and field trials.
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Agencies Are Scaling AI by Turning to Experimentation
AI executive orders prompt officials at the EPA, State and Labor to prioritize mission and experimentation across its workforce.
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Federal Leaders Are Shifting From 'Mitigating' to 'Managing' AI Bias
From DHS’s rigorous testing protocols to INL’s "personality" assessments, experts say human oversight is the only way to safeguard AI systems.
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Pentagon SWFT Responses Back Shift to Continuous Software Authorization
Industry feedback urges the Pentagon to end checklist compliance and adopt data‑driven trust models as SWFT modernizes software acquisition.
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NDAA Ushers in Procurement Reforms to Break Pentagon Stovepipes
Lawmakers say the shift to Portfolio Acquisition Executives, higher commercial thresholds and rapid fielding offices will help the military outpace China and emerging cyber threats.
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Federal Zero Trust Leaders Shift Focus From 'Attack Surface' to 'Protect Surface'
Officials say zero trust requires disrupting legacy systems, prioritizing protect surfaces and improving supply chain visibility with SBOMs.
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GenAI.mil Makes Debut as DOW Pushes Commercial AI at Scale
GenAI.mil marks shift from slow acquisition to commercial-grade integration, with Google Cloud partnership at the core of reform push.
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U.S. Faces New Era of AI-Driven Conflict with China
Officials call for bold AI adoption, cultural change and autonomy at scale to strengthen U.S. deterrence and confront China's rapid advances.
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Pentagon Consolidates DIU, CDAO Under R&E to Streamline Innovation
Under Secretary Emil Michael consolidates DIU and CDAO to cut duplication and sharpen modernization efforts.
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Pentagon Pushes AI, Autonomy, Golden Dome in Defense Plan
War Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed the upcoming National Defense Strategy outlining faster U.S. military modernization.
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CIOs Leverage Cloud to Unify Behavioral Health Services
CIOs shared how standardized infrastructure and real-time data capabilities are improving patient tracking, reporting and operational efficiency.
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