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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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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Open-Source Software a National Security Priority
White House Assistant National Cyber Director Anjana Rajan discussed the cyber landscape and the new National Cybersecurity Strategy’s priorities in a fireside chat with GovCIO Media & Research.
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Cybersecurity Collaborative Targets Open-Source Software
CISA's Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative will focus on managing and preventing persistent cybersecurity threats, such as supply chain risk and open-source software.
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How Army Software Factory Manages Open-Source Code Security Risks
Securing open-source software is a unique challenge, and the federal government is just starting to develop ways to evaluate and minimize security risks associated with its use.
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Feds Working to Secure Open-Source Software
DevSecOps practices could secure open source technology as new threats emerge.
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