Weslan Hansen MeriTalk Weslan Hansen is a MeriTalk Senior Technology Reporter covering the intersection of government and technology.
Sens. Shaheen, Ricketts Push Tech Export Bill for Allies May 21, 2026 | 2:27 pm The U.S. Tech PATH Act would create a new procurement pathway for foreign partners seeking American cyber and digital capabilities and aims to bolster U.S. tech competitiveness. […]
Eight Telecom Leaders Launch Cyber Information-Sharing Alliance May 21, 2026 | 1:58 pm Amid waning federal support for public-private information sharing on cyber threats, telecom firms create a nonprofit to improve cyber resilience across the industry. […]
Commerce Signs LOI With D-Wave Quantum for Proposed $100M CHIPS Act Award May 21, 2026 | 1:53 pm The proposed federal investment would support efforts to expand U.S.-based quantum computing development and manufacturing as Washington pushes to strengthen domestic leadership in emerging technologies. […]
Cyber Leaders Urge Agencies to Bring CISOs Into Modernization Decisions May 20, 2026 | 3:25 pm Federal cybersecurity officials said agencies need to involve CISOs earlier in modernization planning to reduce security risks tied to legacy systems and complex technology integrations. […]
GAO: Privacy Tech Could Be Key to Safer AI Adoption May 20, 2026 | 1:53 pm GAO’s new report said privacy-enhancing technologies could help organizations better protect sensitive data and support more secure AI use as cyber threats and data collection increase. […]
Senators Push GAO Probe Into IRS Free File Program May 19, 2026 | 3:40 pm The senators’ request to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and security of Free File comes months after the Trump administration suspended the government-operated Direct File program. […]
Schiff Unveils Bill to Rein In Data Center Energy Use May 19, 2026 | 3:09 pm The proposal would shift energy and infrastructure costs onto large data centers as lawmakers respond to mounting concerns over grid reliability, electricity demand, and rising prices. […]
NIST Advances 9 PQC Algorithms for Third Review May 18, 2026 | 3:49 pm NIST’s latest PQC review round narrows the field of digital signature algorithms that could help agencies protect sensitive data before quantum computers can break today’s encryption. […]
USDA AI Systems Lack Key Cybersecurity Controls, OIG Finds May 18, 2026 | 2:08 pm Federal auditors found the USDA prioritized AI implementation over security controls, opening the door to data loss and other adverse outcomes. […]
GAO: Weak Oversight Jeopardizes Federal IT Investments May 15, 2026 | 3:02 pm The federal government invests more than $100 billion annually in IT, but those investments frequently fail to deliver in timely or cost-effective ways – in part because most major federal agencies are not meeting statutory IT portfolio review requirements, a federal watchdog revealed. […]