The Fed Mission Success Round Up: IRS Announced Direct File Pilot; Government Share 200 AI Use Cases; and the 2023 Sammies
Welcome to the Fed Mission Success News Round Up brought to you by Makpar. Each week, we will provide a summary of actionable news and insights to help aid in overall mission success for Federal agency IT decision-makers and influencers.
IRS Announces 13 States Where Taxpayers Could Use Its Direct File Pilot
Taxpayers in 13 states may be eligible for a pilot program that allows participants to file federal income taxes online directly to the IRS using new online digital tools as part of a forthcoming pilot, the IRS recently announced.
U.S. Government Discloses More Than 700 AI Use Cases as Biden Administration Promises Regulation
The U.S. government has disclosed more than 700 artificial intelligence use cases among federal agencies, according to a new database uploaded to the AI.gov website.
Energy Department Launches Advanced Data Analysis Effort to Explore Emerging Tech, AI
The Department of Energy selected the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility to serve as its High Performance Data Facility Hub, the latest step in the agency’s plan to foster a strong computing infrastructure for advanced research and development initiatives.
State Department’s Cyber Overhaul Bets Big on Zero Trust to Tackle Emerging Threats
The State Department has overhauled its cybersecurity posture to meet the various federal mandates and best practices disseminated from the White House and CISA, emphasizing a meticulous migration to a Zero-Trust security architecture.
CISA Ramps Up Efforts to Shift Cybersecurity Responsibilities Onto Software Developers
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is stepping up its calls for software manufacturers to develop products that are secure by design and to take further ownership of customer security outcomes.
2023 Sammies Recognize the Exceptional Work of Federal Employees
Last week, the Partnership for Public Service spotlighted 27 winners of the 2023 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals. The “Oscars-esque” awards program, known as the Sammies, calls attention to highly accomplished public servants across various categories.