AI
Lawmakers Warned of Risks in Chilling State AI Regulation
House hearing pit consumer protection concerns against fears of stifled innovation.
All in podcast
Elon Musk Dodges DOGE Scrutiny While Expanding Power
It is unclear whether Elon Musk has sworn an oath to the Constitution, just like other federal workers.
12 Days of Broadband
Loper Bright, A Court Ruling That Changes How D.C. Operates
Loper Bright sets the stage for a Republican-led overhaul of broadband and telecom policy in 2025.
Cybersecurity
Senate Looks for Answers During First Public Hearing on SolarWinds Cyber Attack
WASHINGTON, February 24, 2021 – In the first public hearing on the topic since the SolarWinds cyberattack in December, industry leaders testified Tuesday before the Senate Intelligence Select Committee that there are still unanswered questions about the attack. Those questions include who did it, ho
DHS
SolarWinds CEO Says Hack Shows Need for Information-Sharing Between Industry and Government
February 23, 2021 – The data breach suffered by SolarWinds in December illustrates the need for better communications between industry and government, according to the CEO of the information tech company. CEO Sudhakar Ramakrishna said Monday that it is important that the industry shares information
Amy Ford
Telehealth Advances Highlighted at RNC, Homeland Security 5G Strategy, Postal Hearing
Registered Nurse Amy Ford spoke Monday night during the Republican National Convention about advancements in telehealth that have taken place during the coronavirus pandemic. Ford thanked the Trump administration for expanding the telehealth services that Medicare beneficiaries were able to access.
House
Federal IT Systems Unable to Keep Up With Rapidly Changing Circumstances, Say House Oversight Committee Witnesses
July 20, 2020 — Federal information technology systems are outdated and unable to keep up with their exponentially growing responsibilities, said witnesses in a House Oversight Committee hearing Monday. The systems’ “incremental change is insufficient in the face of exponential growth,” said Gordon
