NSF CAIO Eyes Skilled AI Workforce, Data Analytics Partnership
Dorothy Aronson outlines her new role and combining AI and data under one umbrella.
National Science Foundation CDO and Chief AI Officer Dorothy Aronson is establishing a new organization that will unify departments within the agency. While the agency is standing up some critical efforts under the White House executive order such as the National AI Research Resource pilot, Aronson highlights some of her initial priorities for the role that include merging the CAIO, CDO and CISO under the Office of the CIO.
Aronson also discusses the importance of preparing data for advanced analytics and AI as well as the significance of providing researchers with access to clean data layers.
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Dorothy Aronson CDO and Chief AI Officer National Science Foundation
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DOD Turns to Skills-Based Hiring to Build Next-Gen Cyber Workforce
Mark Gorak discusses DOD’s efforts to build a diverse cyber workforce, including skills-based hiring and partnerships with over 480 schools.
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AI Foundations Driving Government Efficiency
Federal agencies are modernizing systems, managing risk and building trust to scale responsible AI and drive government efficiency.
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Navy Memo Maps Tech Priorities for the Future Fight
Acting CTO’s memo outlines critical investment areas, from AI and quantum to cyber and space, as part of an accelerated modernization push.
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DOD Can No Longer Assume Superiority in Digital Warfare, Officials Warn
The DOD must make concerted efforts to address cyber vulnerabilities to maintain the tactical edge, military leaders said at HammerCon 2025.
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New NSF Program Cultivates the Future of NextG Networks
The agency’s new VINES program looks to tackle key challenges like energy efficiency and future-proofing wireless tech.
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DHA CDAO Spearheads Master Data Catalog to Boost Transparency
Jesus Caban plans to boost DHA's data maturity through a new master data catalog, governance frameworks and inventory of tech tools.
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Trump Orders Spark Government-Wide Acquisition Overhaul
As Trump pushes for a faster, simpler procurement system, agencies are leveraging AI and adapting strategies to meet new requirements.
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Inside Oak Ridge National Lab’s Pioneer Approach to AI
Energy Department’s Oak Ridge National Lab transforms AI vulnerabilities into strategic opportunities for national defense.
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A Look at Federal Zero Trust Transformation
Recent developments from CISA and DOD show how government is advancing zero trust quickly.
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Modernization Strategies to Enable Energy Innovation
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and Maximus experts explore the modernization strategies driving digital transformation and operational resilience within the energy sector.
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DOI Must Modernize Energy to Win AI Race, Secretary Says
Doug Burgum links AI innovation to energy reform as DOI advances digital infrastructure and wildfire response under Trump’s tech agenda.
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NIST to Release New AI Cybersecurity Guidance as Federal Use Expands
NIST plans to release AI cybersecurity guidance within the year to support safe adoption as federal agencies expand use cases.
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