Mattermost Hires Former Cisco Exec Matt Mandrgoc as VP of Federal to Boost Government Contracts
Mattermost announced the appointment of Matt Mandrgoc as Vice President of Federal, tasking him with expanding the company's footprint across U.S. defense, civilian and intelligence agencies. The hire leverages Mandrgoc’s 25‑year federal market track record and comes as Mattermost eyes the $151 billion Missile Defense Agency SHIELD contract vehicle.
Google AI Planning Tool to Pilot in Two UK Councils This Month
The UK government announced that two local councils will begin testing Google’s artificial‑intelligence planning decision tool this month, the first public‑sector trial of a commercial AI system for planning applications. The pilot aims to assess whether the tool can speed...
North Carolina Expands AI Use as 47% of Students Rethink Majors
North Carolina's Department of State Treasurer announced a statewide AI rollout after a pilot with OpenAI boosted productivity up to 10%, as a Lumina‑Gallup survey reveals 47% of college students are reconsidering their majors because of artificial intelligence. The moves...
Waymo Robotaxis Stuck in Nashville Prompt Police Guidance
Waymo's self‑driving robotaxis experienced navigation failures and became stuck on Nashville streets, prompting the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department to release specific guidance for officers. The incident highlights sensor reliability questions and adds pressure on urban autonomous‑vehicle deployments.
What Happened Between OpenAI and Anthropic at the Pentagon?
The video examines the recent shift where OpenAI stepped in to fill a Pentagon AI contract after Anthropic was blacklisted for refusing unrestricted use. Anthropic's refusal to grant the Department of Defense blanket rights—no mass surveillance, no autonomous weapons—prompted the...
LA's $7BN Olympic Gamble
The video examines Los Angeles’ ambitious plan to host the 2028 Summer Olympics on a $7 billion budget, emphasizing a “no‑car” strategy and a pledge to build zero new competition venues. By repurposing iconic sites such as the Intuit Dome, Dodger Stadium,...
INTERPOL: One Global Network Fighting Crime Across Borders
The video outlines Interpol’s role as a worldwide policing network that connects more than 190 member countries through a structured hierarchy of national central bureaus, regional offices, and a central secretariat. Each National Central Bureau (NCB) serves as a national gateway,...
EU’s Digital Border Revolution: Biometrics Replace Stamps But Queues Replace Convenience
The European Union is launching a biometric entry‑exit system that will replace traditional passport stamps across Schengen borders. The new platform, part of the European Entry/Exit System (EES), captures facial and fingerprint data to streamline security checks and curb illegal...
AI Powers 52% of Chicago Rentals, Triggering Regulatory Scrutiny and Faster Vacancy Turnover
AI-driven pricing and tenant‑screening platforms now power more than half of Chicago’s rental listings, driving vacancy rates down to 4.2% and prompting state legislators to introduce oversight bills. The surge reflects a $2.1 billion Q1 venture‑capital influx into Midwest proptech, but...
Virginia Enacts First AI Governance Law Creating Independent Verification Organizations
Governor Abigail Spanberger signed SB 384/HB 797, making Virginia the first state to establish an Independent Verification Organization (IVO) framework for AI. The bipartisan legislation cleared the House 84-14 and the Senate 40-0, signaling strong political consensus on new AI...
Nevada Man Sues Reno Over AI Facial‑Recognition Arrest, Citing Systemic Misuse
Jason Killinger, a Nevada resident, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Reno after an AI facial‑recognition camera mistakenly identified him as a banned casino patron, resulting in a 12‑hour detention. The suit adds the city as a defendant,...
Senate Commerce Targets Satellite Security in Next Executive Session
On April 13, 2026, the Senate Commerce Committee scheduled a markup session to consider nine bills, including the Secure Space Act and the Satellite Cybersecurity Act, aimed at strengthening U.S. satellite communications security. The Secure Space Act would bar the...
Fannie Mae Establishes New AI Governance Guidelines
Fannie Mae announced AI and machine‑learning governance guidelines that become mandatory on August 6 for lenders and servicers handling its guaranteed loans. The rules mirror Freddie Mac’s earlier policy but adopt a principles‑based framework, emphasizing communication, annual oversight, and risk‑management. Entities must train...
Empty Attestations: OT Lacks the Tools for Cryptographic Readiness
Operational technology (OT) environments were built for uninterrupted service, not security, leaving many legacy devices without encryption or the ability to upgrade. Threat actors like Volt Typhoon have already maintained long‑term access, harvesting encrypted traffic and potentially signing keys for...
FCC Picks ioXt Alliance to Head Cyber Trust Mark Program
The Federal Communications Commission has appointed the non‑profit ioXt Alliance as the lead administrator of its Cyber Trust Mark program, replacing UL Solutions after the latter withdrew amid national‑security concerns. The program will certify internet‑connected devices that meet defined cybersecurity...
House Bill to Offset Data Centers' Impact on Energy Costs Introduced
Rep. Paul Tonko introduced the Power for the People Act, a House bill that would require data‑center developers to pay for the transmission upgrades their power demand triggers. The legislation follows a Senate counterpart introduced by Sen. Chris Van Hollen...
Agencies Are Missing a Step to Share Information on Better AI Acquisition, GAO Finds
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that federal agencies are struggling to share lessons learned from AI acquisitions, despite AI use cases more than doubling between 2023 and 2024. Interviews with acquisition leaders at the Department of Defense, Homeland Security,...
White House Unveils National AI Policy Framework, Sets Federal Governance Standards
On March 26, the White House released a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, adding legislative recommendations to the AI Action Plan of July 2025 and the December 2025 executive order. The framework aims to create uniform AI governance standards...
