The U.S. Census Bureau (USCB) in support of the Associate Director for Research and Methodology, Center for Economic Studies (CES), Demographic Research’s Person Frame Branch (PFP) is seeking information from small businesses on how a capable contractor could provide complete and accurate driver license and State-Issued Identification Card data files as outlined in the requirement.

The United States Army, Army Futures Command (AFC), Army Artificial Intelligence Center (AI2C) is seeking information from interested companies with the capability to contribute source code to government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) prototypes which enhance machine learning (ML) operations plaƞorms with the functionality to automate the monitoring of models in production.

The FTC requires the services of a contractor that specializes in digital marketing research, specifically in the area of social media ad monitoring, and provides access to an online platform or database where users can view archived ad creatives, ad messaging, and associated metrics such as spend and impressions, for paid advertising appearing across a of variety of social media networks.

DHS is looking to acquire a Department-wide Identity and Registration solution, and the use of contractor subject matter expertise and technical services to perform initial integration and configuration at the most affordable cost to the government.

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A sole source firm-fixed price contract will be issued to Quorum Analytics Inc with one year base and four 12 month option years. 

BSEE's recruiting needs require a platform that has college and university verified student and alumni data, the ability to host virtual events within the platform, the ability to link to USAjobs.gov for job postings, and control over the types of students that can be reached out to based on on-demand and up to date preferences.

These Hart Energy geospatial datasets are used by DEMD in the mission to provide the best possible technical and economic advice and services in assisting Indian mineral owners to achieve economic self-sufficiency by creating sustainable economies through the environmentally sound development of their energy and mineral resources.

DLA Energy intends to award a Sole Source, Fixed Price Contract to Axxis Software, LLC for a subscription to Axxis price history data warehouse for the fuel market prices.

Altana provides the UK government with the dynamic, intelligent map of the global supply chain, the Altana Atlas. Using the Atlas, programme member departments are able to make recommendations and develop public policies based on the latest changes to the supply chain, allowing departments to get in front of issues before they disrupt national interests.

LeoLabs, the company with the largest and most comprehensive commercial catalog of objects in low Earth orbit, today announced it has been selected to participate in the U.S. Space Systems Command’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Tools Applications and Processing (TAP) Lab Apollo Accelerator.

VA, Office of Information and Technology (OIT) and the VA Health Environments and Facilities Program (HEFP) Office of Healthcare Engineering (OHE) has a requirement for the renewal of the RSMeans Data Online Complete Plus Full Online Library (cost estimating database software) that is currently operating via a web-based cost estimating database software tool.

The contract, Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET), will sharpen the focus on equipment availability, predicting problems - through AI innovations and data management - rather than reacting when they emerge - and will support over 450 highly skilled, UK-based, engineering, IT and supports jobs, as well as many hundreds of apprenticeship and training opportunities all across the UK.

FTC Opens Inquiry Into AI Partnerships, Signaling Intensified Focus on Emerging Tech

On January 25, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an inquiry scrutinizing the investments and partnerships of Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon relating to growing artificial intelligence startups Open AI and Anthropic.1 The announcement occurred the same day as the FTC’s first-ever tech summit discussing competition risks around AI. Both moves represent the latest in a string of recent developments illustrating that the FTC and Department of Justice (DOJ) are closely monitoring this burgeoning technology.

Ensuring crime doesn’t pay: New Economic Crime Unit to tackle money laundering and carry out financial investigations

The new unit builds on the work of then Environment Agency Financial Investigations Team, which has had significant success in seizing money and assets. Working with partners across law enforcement, the Environment Agency has now expanded this team into the Economic Crime Unit.

FCC bans AI-generated voices, grants states legal authority

“Bad actors are using AI-generated voices in unsolicited robocalls to extort vulnerable family members, imitate celebrities and misinform voters,” FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement. “We’re putting fraudsters behind these robocalls on notice. State attorneys general will now have new tools to crack down on these scams and ensure the public is protected from fraud and misinformation.”

All Pentagon contracts should secure data rights, says advisory board

The board said the NDAA proposal — which it called an “initial action” to address the department’s broader data access issues — would ensure that all future DOD vendor agreements “incorporate clear language on data rights and interoperability that manages data procured or generated under defense industrial contracts, and that facilitates, safeguards and future-proofs DOD’s access to this data.”

Washington D.C. announces AI strategic plan, AI testing 'sandbox'

In an interview with StateScoop, interim Chief Technology Officer Stephen Miller said the effort is to ensure the technology is safe and not “exacerbating any inequality across any given demographic,” while also requiring agencies to use AI to innovate. The plan incorporates public input, including an advisory group for “AI value alignment” that aims to include those from diverse backgrounds and experts in disability rights.

AI laws inevitable but not right for today, says UK government

In a new AI policy paper, the government said legislating for AI would only make sense when understanding of the risk it poses “has matured”. It said that is not the case yet and has instead signalled that it will pursue a more flexible approach to AI regulation, in the short term at least, marking a point of major differentiation between the UK approach to AI regulation and that of EU legislators with the EU AI Act.

Data Modernization: How Federal Agencies Are Learning from Commercial Peers

Industry has recognized and capitalized on the benefits of data modernization for a while now. By modernizing data, federal agencies can enjoy these same advantages — including more effective collaboration, improved data standardization and stewardship, higher efficiency and productivity, enhanced security, better real-world data quality, and real-time decision making.

Car thefts and carjackings are up. Unreliable data makes it hard to pinpoint why.

Many have blamed the surge in auto theft on a social media trend among teenagers that exposes vulnerabilities in certain kinds of cars, especially Kia and Hyundai models. But the varying reliability of motor vehicle theft data at different law enforcement levels and the scarcity of national carjacking data make it hard to determine what — or who — is responsible for the spikes.

Are Companies Sharing User Data With Facebook? Discover

It is clear that surveillance on the internet has become an everyday reality, but how deep does it go? A unique investigation by Consumer Reports aims to shed some light on the matter!

Dawex, Schneider Electric, Valeo, CEA and Prosyst Join Forces to Create Data4Industry-X, the Trusted Data Exchange Solution for Industry

Initially addressing the automotive and power generation industry challenges, the solution Data4Industry-X aims at improving competitiveness and reducing the carbon footprint of major global industrial organizations with operations spread across multiple countries. Data4Industry-X will enable organizations to innovate and operate services on distributed data, coming from various factories, organizations or countries, while keeping control over the data produced locally and abroad.

New Threat Intelligence Report Exposes the Impact of Generative AI on Remote Identity Verification

iProov, the leading provider of science-based biometric identity solutions, today launched The iProov Threat Intelligence Report 2024: The Impact of Generative AI on Remote Identity Verification. iProov’s report examines the remote identity verification threat landscape, providing first-hand insights into the anatomy of a digital injection attack and exposing bad actor methodologies, threat trends, and impacts.

Snowflake, Gulp Data team up to help companies unlock revenue from data 

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in data asset valuation and monetization. Combining Snowflake’s proven platform capabilities and expansive Data Cloud with Gulp Data’s innovative valuation technology, we are empowering companies to not only understand but also maximize the financial potential of their data assets,” said Jeremy Bruck, Managing Partner at Gulp Data. 

How tech and data are playing a more essential role in military operations

For the second half of our conversation, we get deeper into the role tech plays in the U.S. military’s shifting competitive landscape to focus on great power competitors and the new threats services face like GPS spoofing and small-scale drones. Let’s pick up the conversation where the first episode left off.

USSOCOM Innovation Foundry (IF15) Collaboration Event (CE)

The theme of IF15, ‘Smart Cities – Future Challenges for SOF’, will explore the challenges of physical and remote SOF operations in a range of future complex smart city scenarios. 

Qlik Connect 2024: Unveiling the Future of AI in Business with Keynotes from NASA and AI Experts

As companies increasingly recognize the immense value AI brings to their operations, the event arrives at a pivotal moment. It offers a platform for businesses to bridge the gap between understanding AI’s potential and actualizing AI-driven transformation in their operations.

Federal News Network's AI and Data Exchange

During Federal News Network’s inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.