Lisbeth Perez

Lawmakers seek answers on Trump’s reported use of Grok, citing presidential records requirements, cybersecurity risks, and potential third-party access to sensitive information.

Project Lifeline 250 will provide participating hospitals with cybersecurity support at no cost and test approaches intended for broader use.

Navy and Army leaders outlined efforts to retire legacy systems, automate administrative processes, and speed software deployment to improve military readiness.

A release of DHS personnel records and a GSA watchdog report highlight risks to sensitive government information, from employee safety to internal data access controls.

Former NSA Director Keith Alexander called for faster technology development, greater collaboration between military personnel and innovators, and stronger safeguards against inaccurate data.

Illumio’s Gary Barlet says AI-generated disinformation and vulnerabilities in interconnected election systems create growing security challenges. He said stronger safeguards, faster AI-enabled content validation, and more federal support for state and local election officials are needed.

Federal and industry leaders say agencies must identify their cryptographic assets, test changes in production environments, and modernize architectures to prepare for future algorithm transitions.

The agreement will fund prototype development and testing of a next-generation missile defense capability designed to counter advanced aerial threats and strengthen the Army’s layered defense systems.

The new terms replace introductory per-user pricing with consumption-based access, as Anthropic reports growing government adoption and estimates $1 billion in savings.

The Army is opening two Indiana military training facilities to commercial developers, expanding access to specialized environments for testing drone and counter-drone technologies.

AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery, but CISA's Jay Gazlay says agencies must prioritize remediation based on proven threats, internet exposure, and asset visibility.

The VA Office of Inspector General is developing a hybrid AI strategy to route tasks to models based on cost and complexity. The effort aims to control unpredictable token spending while preserving access to AI tools.

New acquisition guidance outlines vendor transparency requirements, contract enforcement provisions, and a 15-business-day response window for potential violations.

The new DevSecOps platform aims to cut software security evaluations from months to minutes. The Army plans broad industry access through Login.gov.

The agreement with US AI offers federal agencies up to 30% off software licenses and $1 pilot projects through September 2028. It expands the AI capabilities available through GSA’s governmentwide technology acquisition strategy.

Federal IT leaders say scaling AI requires more than chatbot access; agencies need mission-focused applications, ongoing workforce training, stronger data governance, and room to experiment and fail.

A federal judge found that OPM unlawfully granted DOGE personnel access to sensitive employee records without demonstrating a need for the information, raising questions about federal cybersecurity safeguards.

Seventeen former national security officials are urging a federal appeals court to reconsider a ruling they say could undermine AI safeguards and limit agencies’ access to advanced technology.

The DOD plans to pair technology companies with operational military units and use field performance to determine which autonomous systems receive further investment.

Through the Genesis Mission, researchers are testing how AI can generate hypotheses, optimize scientific computing, and accelerate research while ensuring results remain reliable and reproducible.