Reps. Don Beyer and Anna Eshoo introduced a bill in late December to shed light on the data used to train artificial intelligence foundation models. A summary indicates that the AI Foundation Model Transparency Act would require companies responsible for such systems to disclose “whether user data is collected in inference” and whether any copyrighted […]
Federal agencies can now directly hire artificial intelligence professionals using two methods detailed in a memo from the Office of Personnel Management. Released on Friday, the memo provides direct hire authority where appropriate and allows the use of excepted service appointments to help agencies comply with the Biden administration’s AI goals. However, the authority is […]
The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B spaceplane entered orbit on Thursday onboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket. Developed by Boeing, the X-37B is an uncrewed and reusable testing platform that usually stays in space for extended periods, BNN Bloomberg reported Thursday. Part of the National Security Space Launch program, the vehicle’s most recent launch comes after several […]
Artificial intelligence will significantly affect judicial work, particularly during case trials, Chief Justice John Roberts said in his 2023 year-end report released on Sunday. Roberts acknowledged that AI can potentially make the courts more accessible to people with less money “to smooth out any mismatch between available resources and urgent needs in our court system.” […]
The U.S. Air Force’s fiscal year 2024 budget proposal allocates nearly $50 million to test an autonomous capability for F-16 aircraft. Through Project Viper Experimentation and Next-generation Operations Model, the service branch aims to collect data on how human and machine pilots cooperate to inform the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, DefenseNews reported Saturday. CCA is […]
The Missile Defense Agency said its planned mission to launch hypersonic missile tracking satellites will be delayed to the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 due to technical issues with one of the spacecraft. According to MDA spokesperson Mark Wright, one of the contractors experienced technical issues during the final integration testing. He said […]
The U.S. Army is looking to counter rising loitering munitions threats by acquiring 6,000 Coyote Block II anti-drone interceptors and, potentially, 700 Block III variants with non-kinetic payloads. The service branch also wants to buy hundreds of launchers and radar systems, The Defense Post reported. A request for information indicates that the U.S. expects to […]
The U.S. Army is turning to rapid acquisition to ensure warfighters have the needed resources on the battlefield. Army Futures Command Commander Gen. James Rainey said rapid acquisition is the answer to delivering new communications capabilities to troops on the frontlines. He added that such a move requires the military branch to be more agile, […]
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is looking into industry capacity to meet Mission Information Technology Next Generation requirements. DTRA seeks Big Data companies to enhance and operate its MIT infrastructure; deliver forward-deployed data analytics systems, training and expertise to combatant commands; enable data analytics solution development to address emerging threats and user feedback; and support […]
Red Cat Holdings has endorsed the passage of the American Security Drone Act, a bill introduced in November preventing the federal government from procuring unmanned aerial systems from adversarial countries. Jeff Thompson, founder and CEO of Red Cat, said ASDA protects the United States and its allies from foreign threats and can serve as a […]
