Trump Says He and Xi Discussed Cyberattacks and Spying Between US, China
President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed each nation’s cyberattacks and espionage. He admitted the United States conducts extensive spying on China and suggested China does the same, without naming specific operations. The comments highlight ongoing accusations over campaigns such as the China‑linked Volt Typhoon intrusion into U.S. critical infrastructure. The remarks come as the Biden administration expands offensive cyber capabilities to counter foreign hackers.
Lieu and Obernolte Introduce Consolidated AI Bill Package
California Representatives Ted Lieu and Jay Obernolte introduced the American Leadership in AI Act, a sweeping package that merges more than 20 bipartisan AI proposals into six titles covering standards, research, procurement, worker protection, deep‑fake safeguards, and education. The bill...
‘Faster and More Disruptive’ Tech Underscores Need to Revamp the Fed's Operations, Its Governor Says
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged a comprehensive overhaul of the Fed’s back‑office functions, arguing that emerging technologies like AI demand a more centralized, platform‑based model. He warned that the current decentralized oversight across the 12 regional banks hampers speed...
When the Storm Hits: What Hurricane Katrina Still Teaches Federal Leaders About Continuity of Operations
Federal leaders still draw critical continuity lessons from Hurricane Katrina, where a New Orleans courthouse manager relied on preparation, relationships, and resourcefulness amid collapsed infrastructure. The article distills four decisive factors—redundant communications, supply‑chain resilience, rapid reconstitution at alternate sites, and technology readiness—backed...
CIA Plans for ‘AI Coworkers’, Deputy Director Says
The CIA announced it will embed artificial‑intelligence "coworkers" into analyst platforms within the next few years, allowing AI to draft judgments, edit for clarity and flag emerging trends. Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the tools will augment, not replace, human...
OpenAI National Security Lead Endorses ‘Appropriate Human Judgment’ in AI
OpenAI’s head of national security policy, Sasha Baker, told a Special Competitive Studies Project conference that integrating advanced AI into defense will require a workforce transformation and the application of “appropriate human judgment.” The remarks followed OpenAI’s recent Pentagon agreement,...
Trump’s FY27 Budget Makes Both Boosts and Cuts to Tech Operations
President Trump’s FY27 budget proposes a $707 million cut to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency while preserving and expanding funding for emerging technologies. Artificial intelligence research across the Department of Energy receives $1.2 billion, and the National Nuclear Security Administration sees...
When Disaster Strikes, Census Data Can Help Show Who Is in Harm’s Way
The U.S. Census Bureau upgraded its OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool (v4.26.1), adding the latest 2020‑2024 American Community Survey five‑year estimates and 2023 LEHD Origin‑Destination data. The platform now overlays disaster‑event boundaries with up‑to‑date population, housing, and workforce information, letting...
Congress Reauthorized the Technology Modernization Fund Through the Fiscal Year. Why that Matters and What’s Next
Congress reauthorized the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) through September 30, 2026, allowing the board to keep selecting high‑impact federal IT projects. The fund operates as a revolving vehicle, requiring agencies to repay investments so the same dollars can finance future...
AI Has Created ‘Almost Infinite Demand’ for Memory Components, Dell Execs Say
Dell Technologies executives warned that artificial intelligence has generated an "almost infinite" demand for computer memory, creating a critical supply‑chain bottleneck in the United States. The shortage of DRAM and other memory chips is driving prices higher and limiting the...
Robotics Ethicist Calls for Stronger US Guardrails as Automation Accelerates
Robotics ethicist Kate Darling warned that U.S. policy is falling behind the rapid deployment of automation in warehouses and factories. She argued that profit-driven decisions, not technical capability, will shape the future of work unless stronger regulatory guardrails are introduced....