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Alexandra Kelley
Staff Correspondent, Nextgov/FCW
Alexandra Kelley reports on emerging technology for Nextgov/FCW. Her most recent post was covering breaking news for The Hill where she focused on a variety of quantitative subjects, including Big Tech and the economy, in addition to covering the coronavirus pandemic since late 2019. She graduated from Kenyon College in 2017.
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Pentagon’s outgoing AI chief warns Congress on safety, accuracy risks of the emerging tech
Craig Martell warned that ensuring the accuracy and value of large language models will be the “biggest charge” for his successor.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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DHS unveils new AI roadmap
The plan for artificial intelligence at the Department of Homeland Security comes alongside three new AI pilot programs, with aims to both harness the benefits and monitor emerging risks of the technology.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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US signs on to international principles for 6G
In conjunction with nine other countries, the U.S. released six new principles intended to guide a global 6G wireless connectivity adoption.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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NIST calls for quantum tech experts to join advisory group
As global agencies are preparing to set standards in quantum technology, NIST is working on forming a U.S. delegation to represent American perspectives.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Oak Ridge public-private partnership looks to advance quantum tech for the power grid
The partnership between Oak Ridge National Laboratory and utility provider EPB aims to find ways that quantum technologies can enhance energy resilience.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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USAID wants help in crafting a playbook for global AI uses
The federal government’s latest artificial intelligence guidance is looking to take recommendations from earlier risk management documents.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Government’s quantum efforts are shifting to a near-term strategy
As the National Quantum Initiative Act is set to advance to a House vote, one federal official described the technology as “the next thing” on the horizon.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Agencies have over 1,200 AI uses planned or in operation, watchdog finds
The massive GAO report found that some agencies — like NASA and the Department of Commerce — have made major investments in artificial intelligence, while others struggled to meet federal requirements.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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2024 NDAA eyes rapid ATOs for emerging tech
Artificial intelligence is also a hot topic within the annual defense policy bill.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Why NIST is prioritizing creating a dictionary of AI development
An official from the National Institute of Standards and Technology explained the need for a consensus on language as a means of developing common standards for AI.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Inside DARPA’s search for an 'autonomous scientist' to support its researchers
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is on the hunt for foundational AI models that can aid in the scientific discovery process.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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NIST plans new risk evaluation methods and standards tracking for AI
The associate director for emerging technology at the National Institute of Standards and Technology said the evaluations are designed to identify potential harms from AI systems before they are deployed.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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NIST to issue cyber updates, introduce new security controls
The changes, which are open to public comment, focus on user identity management and protecting cryptographic keys, among other security protocols.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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White House to issue 'broad' executive order addressing AI risks and standards
Top science advisor Arati Prabhakar said the forthcoming executive order will address a wide swath of potential AI dangers.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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DHS looks to harmonize cyber reporting for critical industry
In a new congressionally mandated report, DHS acknowledges the problems faced by critical industry sectors of overlap and duplication in cyber incident reporting.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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NOAA upgrades weather forecasting supercomputers
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will be able to make more accurate weather forecasts with upgrades to computer systems deployed in Virginia and Arizona.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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Defense and Commerce team up to support semiconductor investments
The two federal agencies signed a memorandum of agreement to exchange information on programs outlined under the CHIPS for America Act.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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7 tech companies agree to White House’s new trustworthy AI commitments
While the Biden administration is working to engage in voluntary commitments with Silicon Valley, a planned executive order will codify next steps in securing the emerging technology.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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White House seeks public insight to harmonize ‘inconsistent’ cyber regulations
The Biden administration wants to use public feedback to shape baseline cybersecurity regulations that function across industries and sectors.
- By Alexandra Kelley
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FDA announces contract for automation in drug performance analyses
The Food and Drug Administration is asking for proposals for automated devices that can provide high-definition imaging and critical analyses of drug performance as the agency works to integrate more AI.
- By Alexandra Kelley