Grace Dille MeriTalk Grace Dille is MeriTalk's Managing Editor covering the intersection of government and technology.
NIST Launches AI Technology Evaluation Program Jul 27, 2026 | 3:56 pm The new NIST program aims to provide more objective AI model testing by evaluating systems on blind datasets using common metrics. […]
NOAA Moves Weather Prediction Supercomputing to Google Cloud Jul 27, 2026 | 2:26 pm NOAA will migrate its operational weather prediction supercomputing system to Google Cloud through 2027, aiming to accelerate forecast model development and improve resilience. […]
State Dept. Releases GenAI Playbook Jul 27, 2026 | 2:22 pm The State Department’s new playbook distills lessons from its enterprise AI rollout into a roadmap for federal agencies looking to securely deploy and scale generative AI. […]
Hugging Face Hack Signals New Cyber Reality, FedRAMP Director Says Jul 24, 2026 | 3:20 pm The Hugging Face breach is prompting calls from federal officials and lawmakers for stronger AI security and faster cyber defenses. […]
VA Awards $1.6B Salesforce Contract to Expand AI, Modernize Veteran Services Jul 24, 2026 | 5:00 am The VA will use a $1.6 billion enterprise agreement with Salesforce to expand AI capabilities to improve veteran care and reduce administrative burdens across the department. […]
FedRAMP Cybersecurity Service Accepts First Employee Amid Hiring Challenges Jul 23, 2026 | 3:33 pm FedRAMP Director Pete Waterman said the program accepted its first rotational employee as its new Cybersecurity Service begins taking shape, even as hiring challenges slow efforts to recruit cloud security experts. […]
Walkinshaw Eyes FedRAMP Reauthorization to Build on 20x Reforms Jul 23, 2026 | 3:13 pm The Virginia congressman said lawmakers should use the 2027 reauthorization to strengthen FedRAMP while preserving rigorous security standards. […]
Lawmakers, Experts Offer Competing Fixes to End Government Shutdowns Jul 22, 2026 | 3:42 pm A House hearing highlighted competing ideas to prevent future government shutdowns, including automatic continuing resolutions and changes to congressional budgeting rules. […]
CAISI Director Chris Fall Stepping Down Jul 22, 2026 | 3:38 pm Chris Fall’s departure marks the second leadership change at CAISI in three months as the Trump administration grapples with rapidly advancing frontier AI models. […]
SHI International Bets on New DC Collaboration Hub to Fuel Federal Growth Jul 22, 2026 | 9:00 am SHI executives say the Washington hub will connect agencies with industry experts and technology partners to help shape modernization strategies. […]