Jerry Markon MeriTalk Jerry Markon is a freelance technology reporter for MeriTalk. Previously, he reported for The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
Pentagon Official: US Should Dominate China on AI, Not ‘Unliterally Disarm’ Sep 23, 2026 | 4:07 pm Cameron Stanley said the Pentagon is pressing ahead with frontier AI as calls grow for new safeguards and limits on advanced AI development. […]
AI Is a ‘Supportive Assistant’ for Patent Examiners, CIO Says Sep 23, 2026 | 3:14 pm USPTO has deployed more than 20 AI applications as it emphasizes human oversight, workforce training, and tools designed to assist patent examiners. […]
FCC Seeks Public Comments on Proposal That Could Eliminate E-Rate Aug 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm The FCC’s review is raising new questions about the federal government’s role in supporting internet connectivity for schools and libraries. […]
House Democrats Urge Johnson to Hold Hearings With AI CEOs Aug 12, 2026 | 4:14 pm The lawmakers’ push follows recent security incidents involving OpenAI and Anthropic models that have heightened concerns about the risks posed by advanced AI models. […]
Tech Groups Urge Senate Appropriators to Extend TMF Authorization Jul 30, 2026 | 4:12 pm Technology organizations are urging Senate appropriators to reauthorize the TMF, warning that a lapse would halt new investments in federal IT modernization. […]
Audit Faults VA FISMA Compliance, but Agency Disagrees Jul 29, 2026 | 2:52 pm An OIG audit found longstanding cybersecurity deficiencies, while VA says the findings don’t reflect the current state of its security program. […]
White House Expands Pledge to Protect Consumers From AI Data Center Growth Jul 24, 2026 | 3:12 pm The expanded White House pledge adds hundreds of utilities, states, and developers committed to preventing AI data center growth from driving up electricity rates. […]
DOE Announces First 278 Genesis Mission Projects Jul 22, 2026 | 4:51 pm The Energy Department selected 278 projects for its AI-driven Genesis Mission, marking the first wave of research under the administration’s flagship scientific discovery initiative. […]
Lawmakers Demand Answers From Trump on Schedule Policy/Career Jul 17, 2026 | 3:17 pm Lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to explain how it selected thousands of federal employees for Schedule Policy/Career and what the new classification will mean for the civil service. […]
New ‘Gold Eagle’ Platform to Fight Cyber Vulnerabilities, White House Says Jul 15, 2026 | 3:47 pm The new AI-powered platform fulfills a key directive in President Trump’s June executive order to strengthen U.S. cyber defenses against emerging AI threats. […]