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Prototypes will inform future... - [Federal CIO Reflects on Tenure, Calls for Congressional Tech Reforms](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/federal-cio-reflects-on-tenure-calls-for-congressional-tech-reforms/): As he prepares to leave government, Greg Barbaccia says cultural change among agency CIOs is his biggest accomplishment – but... - [DOE’s AI Tools Could Deliver $74M in Annual Savings](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/does-ai-tools-could-deliver-74m-in-annual-savings/): DOE recently unveiled Joulix and Quanta, two AI tools that officials said are advancing mission delivery and could generate $74... - [Applying Identity-First Governance to AI Agents](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/applying-identity-first-governance-to-ai-agents/): A July 29 webinar with Okta will explore how agencies can apply identity-first governance to secure autonomous AI agents and... - [OpenAI’s Bonnell Says ‘Built by User’ AI Will Drive Next Phase of Government Adoption](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/openais-bonnell-says-built-by-user-ai-will-drive-next-phase-of-government-adoption/): The OpenAI executive said that the next wave of federal AI adoption will come from employees creating solutions tailored to... - [Commerce CTO Says Employee-Led AI Efforts Are Driving Early Successes](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/commerce-cto-says-employee-led-ai-efforts-are-driving-early-successes/): Matheus Passos, the acting CTO at the Commerce Department, is empowering employees to build AI tools that can scale across... - [New ‘Gold Eagle’ Platform to Fight Cyber Vulnerabilities, White House Says](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/new-gold-eagle-platform-to-fight-cyber-vulnerabilities-white-house-says/): The new AI-powered platform fulfills a key directive in President Trump’s June executive order to strengthen U. S. cyber defenses... - [OMB Cyber Branch Chief Pushes for Smarter Cyber Spending](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/omb-cyber-branch-chief-pushes-for-smarter-cyber-spending/): OMB says agencies should justify cyber investments through performance, move beyond compliance-driven metrics, consolidate overlapping tools, and prioritize spending based... - [Clayton Says ODNI Should Act as ‘Board of Directors’ Over Intel Community](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/clayton-says-odni-should-act-as-board-of-directors-over-intel-community/): Jay Clayton told senators the Office of the Director of National Intelligence should remain lean, focus on oversight and coordination,... - [NGA Seeks AI-Powered Tech for Global GEOINT Change Detection](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/nga-seeks-ai-powered-tech-for-global-geoint-change-detection/): NGA wants innovative AI and computer vision capabilities to improve worldwide geospatial change detection and reduce analyst workload. - [GSA OIG’s English Calls for Continuous AI Risk Management Across Government](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/gsa-oigs-english-calls-for-continuous-ai-risk-management-across-government/): The GSA OIG CIO and CAIO says AI is changing too quickly for static security reviews. He called for ongoing... - [TMF Chief Says Agency Proposals Must Deliver Mission Outcomes](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/tmf-chief-says-agency-proposals-must-deliver-mission-outcomes/): As agencies compete for the fund’s remaining awards, TMF is prioritizing proposals that deliver measurable improvements to mission delivery. - [Training, Leadership Key to Expanding GenAI.mil Adoption Across DOD](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/training-leadership-key-to-expanding-genai-mil-adoption-across-dod/): USMC AI lead says workforce training, leadership engagement, and practical use cases will determine the broader adoption of DOD’s GenAI.... - [Federal IT Leaders Say Acquisition Reform Is Driving Faster Tech Delivery](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/federal-it-leaders-say-acquisition-reform-is-driving-faster-tech-delivery/): Federal technology leaders said procurement modernization efforts are shifting agencies toward enterprise buying, AI-assisted acquisition, and faster mission delivery. - [Commerce Finalizes $225M CHIPS Award to Bosch](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/commerce-finalizes-225m-chips-award-to-bosch/): The funding will support Bosch’s $2 billion investment to expand silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing in California, strengthening domestic supply chains... - [A Practical Path to AI Progress for Federal Agencies](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/a-practical-path-to-ai-progress-for-federal-agencies/): An Interview With Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo - [GSA Wants Input on How to Strengthen American-Made Product Procurement](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/gsa-wants-input-on-how-to-strengthen-american-made-product-procurement/): A new RFI explores ways that GSA could make it easier for federal agencies to purchase goods and materials from... - [CISA Details Lessons Learned From GitHub Credentials Leak](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/cisa-details-lessons-learned-from-github-credentials-leak/): After a contractor exposed sensitive credentials in a public GitHub repository earlier this year, CISA is outlining how it responded... - [OPM Issues Guidance as Agencies Take Over Employee Surveys](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/opm-issues-guidance-as-agencies-take-over-employee-surveys/): After announcing that it would end its annual administration of the Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey, OPM’s new guidance outlines how... - [DOD Suspends CMMC Phase 2 Requirements](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/dod-suspends-cmmc-phase-2-requirements/): The Pentagon said it will suspend CMMC Phase 2 requirements to conduct a comprehensive review of the program to ensure... - [Atom Computing’s Kristen Pudenz: Error Correction Is Bringing Quantum’s Future Into Focus](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/atom-computings-kristen-pudenz-error-correction-is-bringing-quantums-future-into-focus/): Atom Computing's Kristen Pudenz says recent advances in scaling and error correction are bringing fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality,... - [White House Selects Technology Solutions for Permitting Innovators Expo](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/white-house-selects-technology-solutions-for-permitting-innovators-expo/): The selected technologies will be showcased at a July 31 expo as the Trump administration looks to modernize federal environmental... - [TMF Targets AI, Permitting Projects as Sept. 30 Funding Deadline Looms](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/tmf-targets-ai-permitting-projects-as-sept-30-funding-deadline-looms/): The TMF’s push for proposals focused on AI and permitting comes as it faces a Sept. 30 deadline to make... - [DOD Releases Fourth Tranche of Declassified UAP Files](https://www.meritalk.com/articles/dod-releases-fourth-tranche-of-declassified-uap-files/): The DOD has released 40 newly declassified UAP files, adding to a growing public archive that offers fresh details on... ## Pages - [Mission Assurance in the Age of Cyber-Physical Threats: A Federal Playbook for OT](https://aws-origin.meritalk.com/mission-assurance-in-the-age-of-cyber-physical-threats-a-federal-playbook-for-ot/): Thank you for registering for the Mission Assurance in the Age of Cyber-Physical Threats: A Federal Playbook for OT webinar.... - [Home - MeriTalk](https://aws-origin.meritalk.com/home/): This content is password-protected. 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Maximus Federal's Le Tran says trusted AI adoption depends on explainable models, strong governance, and human oversight as financial agencies scale AI for compliance and risk management. DOE recently unveiled Joulix and Quanta, two AI tools that officials said are advancing mission delivery and could generate $74 million in annual operational savings. The latest procurement round funds 24 projects across autonomous systems, communications, electronic warfare, energy, logistics, and other mission areas. DIU seeks proposals for demonstrations of wireless power transmission between spacecraft and from orbit to Earth. Prototypes will inform future architecture decisions. The OpenAI executive said that the next wave of federal AI adoption will come from employees creating solutions tailored to their own work and knowledge. A July 29 webinar with Okta will explore how agencies can apply identity-first governance to secure autonomous AI agents and prepare for evolving federal cyber guidance. Matheus Passos, the acting CTO at the Commerce Department, is empowering employees to build AI tools that can scale across the department. 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. Jay Clayton told senators the Office of the Director of National Intelligence should remain lean, focus on oversight and coordination, and avoid operational responsibilities. OMB says agencies should justify cyber investments through performance, move beyond compliance-driven metrics, consolidate overlapping tools, and prioritize spending based on risk. The GSA OIG CIO and CAIO says AI is changing too quickly for static security reviews. He called for ongoing governance and shared responsibility across agencies. NGA wants innovative AI and computer vision capabilities to improve worldwide geospatial change detection and reduce analyst workload. The funding will support Bosch’s $2 billion investment to expand silicon carbide semiconductor manufacturing in California, strengthening domestic supply chains for automotive, energy, defense, and industrial applications. USMC AI lead says workforce training, leadership engagement, and practical use cases will determine the broader adoption of DOD’s GenAI.mil. As agencies compete for the fund’s remaining awards, TMF is prioritizing proposals that deliver measurable improvements to mission delivery. Federal technology leaders said procurement modernization efforts are shifting agencies toward enterprise buying, AI-assisted acquisition, and faster mission delivery. An Interview With Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo The Pentagon said it will suspend CMMC Phase 2 requirements to conduct a comprehensive review of the program to ensure that it’s aligned with the department’s acquisition transformation strategy. After a contractor exposed sensitive credentials in a public GitHub repository earlier this year, CISA is outlining how it responded and the security changes it says are needed to prevent similar incidents. A new RFI explores ways that GSA could make it easier for federal agencies to purchase goods and materials from American producers. After announcing that it would end its annual administration of the Federal Employees Viewpoint Survey, OPM’s new guidance outlines how agencies should design and administer their own employee surveys. Atom Computing's Kristen Pudenz says recent advances in scaling and error correction are bringing fault-tolerant quantum computing closer to reality, and agencies should begin preparing now. The selected technologies will be showcased at a July 31 expo as the Trump administration looks to modernize federal environmental reviews and permitting. The TMF’s push for proposals focused on AI and permitting comes as it faces a Sept. 30 deadline to make new investments absent congressional reauthorization. The potential five-year award supports the Pentagon's expansion of the War Data Platform following the restructuring of its Advana enterprise data environment. ## Pages