The purpose of this RFI is to solicit additional information from industry to inform U.S. Government agency plans for use of commercial space-based environmental observation capabilities. In response to the Administration's priority for use of commercial data and services, NOAA seeks information on existing and planned on-orbit commercial environmental data and related capabilities that will be available in the FY2024 through FY2032 timeframe and that may help NOAA meet its diverse mission objectives.

INSCOM executes mission command of operational intelligence and security forces; conducts and synchronizes worldwide multidiscipline and all-source intelligence and security operations; and delivers linguist support and intelligence-related advanced skills training, acquisition support, logistics, communications, and other specialized capabilities in support of Army, Joint, Coalition Commands, and the Intelligence Community.

The requirements for this database purchase support analyses in various areas including but not limited to financial markets and interest rates, transportation industry financing, and ongoing efforts to monitor and report on global financial and macroeconomic developments, including in the Eurozone and emerging markets, and global monetary policy.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking to procure a data source (subscription) in support of SEC’s initiative to monitor risk, improve compliance, and inform policy.

Response to questions. Date offers due extended to January 3, 2024.

Response to questions. Date offers due extended to January 5, 2024.

Response to questions.

Republished announcement with amendments.

The Economic Research Service (ERS) seeks to purchase business establishment time series data for all of the businesses in the United States for use by ERS and all other USDA agencies for research and statistical purposes only. This list should contain business data for all establishments in the United States, from 1990 to 2022.

The objective is to acquire, at a minimum, five (5) Single Seat User Licenses to access the Biospatial platform to access near real-time state-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) trend data to enable timely monitoring of injury and violence epidemiologic trends for widespread dissemination.

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) Contracting Office, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, sole source purchase order, to Maritime Insights and Intelligence Limited ... for an interactive online service with detailed vessel movement, real-time AIS positioning, comprehensive information on ships, companies, ports and ship casualties.

This is a yearly subscription renewal for the Euromonitor online database. Euromonitor Passport is an online information system that has been customized for FAS staff, co-operators, and posts to create a one-stop-shop for assessing and developing US agricultural export opportunities.

Competitive award of the T&M/CPAF requirement for CMDF.

The Department of Defense is awarding Maxar Mission Solutions Inc. with an award for advanced 3D analytic tool development, enhancement, and integration.

NIH Explores AI Opportunities Through Strategic Plan, Partnerships and Programs

“We’re contributing a high number of quality data sets including imaging and immunology data, as well as data on different chronic diseases. We’re also providing a very large set of COVID data collected through the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C) led by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences,” Gregurick said during a recent GovCIO Media and Research HealthCast interview. 

NGA leans in on AI, machine learning to improve data analysis

One way NGA is using AI and machine learning is to detect and decipher satellite imagery while actively developing new ways to manage the data these tools make available. In this mission, the people who use AI and machine learning are just as important to the process when it comes to the challenges of bias in the collected data, managing drift in the output, and maintaining security while advancing technology.

HHS Releases New Data Strategy

HHS said the strategy is based on the research and recommendations of a cross-HHS task force, which Palm convened in the fall of 2022. The task force – composed of data experts – assessed the current state of HHS’s data capabilities and developed a list of five critical focus areas to target investments. Those five data priorities include: cultivating data talent, fostering data sharing, integrating administrative data into program operations, enabling whole-person care delivery by connecting human services data, and responsibly leveraging artificial intelligence.

Lauretta AI Announces Groundbreaking Collaboration with TSA to Enhance Video Analytics Technologies

Lauretta AI, a leader in the artificial intelligence and video analytics arena, is proud to announce its new collaboration with the Transport Security Administration (TSA). This partnership centers on the testing and enhancement of Lauretta's Delos detect and track technology, a state-of-the-art system that integrates advanced behavioral AI with computer vision capabilities. The initiative is set to elevate the standards of existing Video Analytics (VA) systems and augment person tracking functionalities.

EU's Highest Court Issues Major AI Decision With Wide-Reaching Impact

On 7 December 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued an important decision on how the GDPR governs AI-assisted decisions. The case arose in the financial services context, with the court holding that the GDPR’s AI rules apply when banks use credit scores to make consumer credit decisions. But, the decision will likely not just impact financial services. Regulators are already indicating it may apply to also other industries or business processes where AI increasingly plays a role, such as employment, healthcare, or housing.

Florida latest state to target generative AI in political ads

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, “AI’s quickly advancing ability to replicate reality makes it increasingly challenging for voters to distinguish between AI-generated and human-generated material,” which opens the door for potentially widespread misuse.

Beyer, Eshoo Introduce Landmark AI Regulation Bill

The AI Foundation Model Transparency Act would direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in consultation with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), to set standards for what information high-impact foundation models must provide to the FTC and what information they must make available to the public. Information identified for increased transparency would include training data used, how the model is trained, and whether user data is collected in inference.

Can government and industry solve racial bias in AI?

Leaders at ONC's annual meeting were asked whether they're confident that federal agencies and the private sector can work together to foster innovation while protecting against bias and safety risks. Here's what they had to say.

Using Machine Learning to Unlock the Secrets of Ocean Dynamics

Launched in December 2022, the SWOT satellite is capable of capturing sea surface heights with unprecedented precision. But what sets this research apart is the utilization of machine learning to predict vertical motion near the ocean surface. By training the machine learning model to discern changes in sea surface height caused by fronts or swirling masses of water called eddies, the team has been able to gain new insights into ocean currents, heat distribution, and even climate change implications.

Dun & Bradstreet and Climate Engine Collaborate to Provide Unique Visibility into Climate-Related Business Risks

D&B Climate Risk Insights combines Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud used to identify a half billion and growing public and private businesses worldwide, with Climate Engine’s climate risk data gathered from geo-spatial satellite imagery to uncover the links between planetary change and economic impacts on more than 200 million active business locations. In addition to chronic risks, the solution delivers current insights on acute physical climate risks to provide visibility for predicting climate-related impacts and calculating the probability of recovery.

Carlyle and Insight Partners to Invest in Exiger, a High-Growth AI Supply Chain Risk & Resilience Software Company, in Partnership with Management

“Exiger’s AI technology transforms the way organizations identify and manage risk, reduce cost and increase resilience across their supplier and third-party ecosystems. We are thrilled to partner with Carlyle and Insight Partners as we continue to invest in our 1Exiger platform which empowers our customers to make confident, deliberate decisions informed by real-time insights,” said Brandon Daniels, Exiger CEO.

Axiom Innovations VP on the crucial role of reliable data

With the steady integration of tech-powered platforms as vital components of the mortgage broker’s toolkit, using a system that corroborates data through multiple sources ensures the greatest possible reliability – and thus, the best possible results in a transaction. “As an agent or a brokerage, we would encourage people to use a system that has the most highly integrated data source,” Axiom Innovations vice president of sales Andrew Schultz told Canadian Mortgage Professional.

AI on Mars: NASA's Vandi Verma

On this episode of the Me, Myself, and AI podcast, she describes the ways in which the Mars rovers rely on AI, including the technology’s use in digital twin simulations that enable JPL scientists to practice their driving skills before actually controlling the rovers on Mars.

Data to Decisions: The role of AI and analytics

The success of any AI initiative depends on one thing – data. Agencies are in need of solid data architectures, employees with data literacy and the ability to address data privacy and security challenges. During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss data strategy for improving agency mission outcomes with agency and industry leaders.