Open Source
Open source software plays a critical role in modernizing IT systems and fostering innovation in government. By leveraging open-source software and technologies, agencies can reduce costs and benefit from community-driven development. Open source promotes transparency and collaboration, allowing agencies to inspect and customize software to meet specific needs. This approach also enables faster development cycles and facilitates the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
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Q&A: HHS CDO Builds Trust Through Data Transparency
HHS CDO Kristen Honey breaks down the milestones, cultural shifts and lessons learned after HHS launched its Living Open Data Plan.
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How AI is Reshaping Open Source, Software Supply Chain
Industry experts highlight how AI and open source are reshaping the federal software supply chain.
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New SHARE IT Act Mandates Federal Code Sharing to Cut Software Costs
Agencies are under pressure to make code public, with CMS leading efforts to drive open-source collaboration and governmentwide savings.
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IRS Makes Direct File Code Public as Lawmakers Debate Program’s Fate
The agency sees the Direct File source code as beneficial to government digital services despite what happens with it in proposed budgets.
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Agencies Tackle Data Challenges in Preparation for AI
Agency officials tease upcoming strategies to support data management and artificial intelligence development.
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Feds Prioritize Open-Source Software Security Initiatives
With the first open-source office established at CMS, a White House-led open-source group aims to advance many other initiatives in 2025.
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Report: Innovation, Emerging Tech Will Define Global Power Structure
A new report suggests a path to unleash innovation and partnerships to harness technology as a global superpower.
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Why AI Needs Open Source, Competition Amid Regulation
Officials raise concerns about the risks of early regulation and express the need to foster fairness in markets for innovative technologies.
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How AI, Digital Transformation in Health Care Compare Around the World
HHS and EU officials contrasted the different frameworks for emerging technology and the challenges that remain.
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VA Sees Strong Use Cases for Expansion of Open APIs
Under Secretary Shereef Elnahal discussed stronger health networks and outcomes through its Veteran Interoperability Pledge effort.
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Navy Academics: AI the 'Next Frontier' for R&D
Navy academics see a need for the service to exercise caution when it comes to deploying AI systems for warfighter support.
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Energy Lab Leader Sees AI as a 'Disruptor' For Climate and Social Change
In the last of this two-part interview, Kelly Rose outlines how she’s considering standards and other social challenges for AI.
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