The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research to identify potential sources that can provide a five (5) year subscription to software that offers detailed and regularly updated construction cost data, comparable to RSMeans data, essential for project estimation and planning, for Edwards Air Force Base, CA.

This requirement is for the acquisition of the FY25 Seredata Facility and Data Enterprise License Renewal for NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) used for risk and reliability assessments of the Gateway, SLS, EM1, and Commercial Crew programs.

The Contractor must provide or develop resources for various aspects of assessing the capability of frontier Al models to assist in software engineering and AI research and development, including by assessing the quality or functionality of AI-generated outputs in these domains and any corresponding risks.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) D1 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team, Information Services Branch (Code D14) is seeking a brand name commercial firm fixed price contract for the Fenix-Insight, which is a paid subscription EOD focused database that uses an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to scour the internet for explosive ordnance information. The AI portion is capable of crawling through social media as well as traditional web and news sites.

Amendment 1 issued to the solicitation.

Solicitation cancelled.

Focus Area #4 added to the solicitation scope.

The object of this sole source award is to acquire a secure application containing transactional data from pawn shops, secondhand marketplaces, scrap metal recyclers, OfferUp, and eBay, specifically designed to support law enforcement agencies' criminal investigations.

WeatherBell Analytics LLC is the only provider that includes access to the Canadian Global Ensemble Prediction System individual ensemble members and data using box whisker plots at specific locations. ... NWS Forecast Staff need this data to effectively analyze uncertainty in the upcoming forecast to provide training on these new datasets.

The Securities and Exchange Commission uses Google Analytics to collect traffic data to two public-facing and two intranet websites. All four of these websites are managed using the Drupal content management system. Each website has its own Google Analytics property.

The National Space Intelligence Center (NSIC) has a requirement for unclassified/open-source research and analysis on key intelligence questions identified by customer Principal Intelligence Analysts. This service is to be performed at Mercyhurst University, PA. 

The Borealis command, control and data processing system compiles and processes data from multiple sources, which the government said makes it quicker and easier to monitor space. The new technology will provide the UK military with a better understanding of the Space Domain, improving military commanders’ decision-making processes and supporting operations.

Clarity-1 is designed to collect 10-centimeter visible imagery and thermal infrared imagery with a resolution of two meters per pixel. Government and commercial satellite operators are developing satellites to operate in VLEO to obtain high-resolution imagery, avoid congested regions of low-Earth orbit and speed up communications with airborne and ground systems.

In support of both access and cyber security, the community requires an enhanced software solution that isolates risky websites and prevents system infection with malicious code while improving security controls and providing enhanced logging for user accountability.  Silo web browser provides a virtual browser as a service that isolates all internet web browsing traffic by offloading browser functions to a secure cloud environment, and logically sending remote browser session images into interagency units to be securely displayed through another browser without exposing any cybersecurity risks associated with malicious code.

Login.gov is key to administration anti-fraud efforts, GSA official says

The director of GSA’s Technology Transformation Services, Tesla alum Thomas Shedd, told agencies using Login.gov that the program won’t be affected by the recent elimination of GSA’s tech consultancy 18F, which helped build identity service during the Obama administration. “I can assure you that Login.gov’s work carries forward as a critical part of Government-wide efforts to promote efficiency and fight fraud,” Shedd wrote in a Monday email obtained by Nextgov/FCW. “To that end we are working to accelerate Login’s roadmap. More to come on that soon.”

Civil liberties groups urge spy chief to declassify parts of contested surveillance program

It is widely believed, and has been reported, that the renewal discreetly expanded 702’s legal definition of “Electronic Communications Service Provider” to include data centers, allowing them to be used as surveillance collection points. Privacy groups argue the change significantly broadens the government’s spying authority and would allow the intelligence community to compel U.S. businesses to assist in Section 702 surveillance matters.

NGA suspends Ukraine’s access to commercial satellite imagery

The NGA shares access to “map-ready, unclassified imagery” for more than 55 foreign partner nations, as well as with the Defense Department and other US federal agencies via the Global Enhanced GEOINT Delivery (GEGD) system. However, several industry sources said that their companies have not been blocked by NRO from taking pictures over Ukraine.

Former ICE officials clash on agency’s need for increased data access

In a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, witnesses for the Republican majority testified that ICE needs streamlined data-sharing across agencies, access to critical data sources (such as the Department of Motor Vehicles records) and a new data platform.

Catch & revoke': Trump administration to use AI to revoke students' visas over pro-Hamas posts

While signing the legislation, the Republican firebrand pledged to deport non-citizens and college students, especially those who took part in the pro-Palestinian protests that rocked different US campuses last year. The official said that the AI-fueled initiative will be called “catch and revoke” and will focus on conducting AI-assisted reviews of tens of thousands of student visa holders’ social media accounts.

Republican secretaries of state ask DHS for better data to check for noncitizen voters

The SAVE program is a service administered by DHS’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that allows agencies to check citizenship or immigration status, but it’s outdated and reportedly clumsy to operate. Searches require certain identifiers, like alien registration numbers, and searches can’t be performed using more common personal information, like names and dates of birth. The secretaries of state asked that Noem make the system available to states at no cost, to make it possible to conduct searches using more identifying information and to make it possible to search for multiple voters at once.

The ethical technologist? The training imperative for public finance in the age of AI

Governments need to invest in training that marries both technical proficiency with ethical reasoning to ensure that AI is used responsibly and effectively for the public good, says ACCA’s Alistair Brisbourne.

Generative AI and Civic Institutions

It’s worth it to take a closer look at this concept — AI as a driver of efficiency. Broadly speaking, the theory we hear often is that incorporating generative AI more into our workplaces and organizations can increase productivity.

Publicis Acquires Lotame, Marking The End For One Of Ad Tech’s Evolutionary Wonders

In a short video published Thursday as an update on the company’s AI and data services, Publicis CEO Arthur Sadoun frames the acquisition as an incremental extension to the number individual profiles in the Epsilon consumer data warehouse. Epsilon’s identity graph has 2.3 billion consumer profiles, Sadoun said, while Lotame’s Panorama ID counts 1.6 billion.

AI content licensing lessons from Factiva and TIME

Digital media publishers are finding themselves in a unique position in that they possess decades worth of quality content AI companies crave. “Over the next few years, content creators and AI companies will deepen their relationships,” predicts Yulia Petrossian Boyle, founder and principal of YPB Global LLC and FIPP chair. “However, as AI players try to secure more original content, those relationships will need to transition from one-off deals to well-structured, ethical partnerships with strict IP protection and meaningful ongoing revenue for publishers.”

Quantexa nabs $175M at a $2.6B valuation to double down on data analytics for AI

Quantexa’s tools were built to tap troves of unstructured data in aid of anti-money laundering efforts, but its tooling turned out to be equally useful for curating data for AI applications. The startup has been building the latter business for a few years, and now with the huge demand for AI, it has become a growing focus for the company.

Fintech Webinar: Data Science In Decision-Making

This online session will be led by Dr. Kevin Minors, a Bermudian Data Scientist who will discuss how data science enhances decision-making by transforming raw data into actionable insight. The webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the data science pipeline and its role in Fintech.

Maritime Decarbonization Through Digital Transformation

Join us for a Seminar to explore the latest global maritime compliance updates and discover how StormGeo’s innovative digital solutions can help you achieve environmental compliance, operational excellence, and cost savings.