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US drug control agency to reclassify marijuana in historic shift
The move would acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the most dangerous drugs but would not legalize marijuana outright.
VA, other fed agencies must show their AI tools are safe, Harris says
The new policy is part of the more sweeping AI executive order signed by President Joe Biden in October.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
Opinion
Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
By Jaime Kucinskas, Hamilton College and James L. Perry, Indiana University
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Opinion
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
By Marty Edwards
Opinion
Registered Apprenticeships: An old idea to renew the federal workforce
A third of all federal employees are nearing retirement, while just 7% are younger than 30. Registered Apprenticeships can aid the youth movement.
By Harin Contractor and Patrick Combs
VA-sponsored psychedelics studies get green light in FY24 budget
There are currently eight psychedelic therapy trials taking place across the country through the VA.
By Zamone Perez
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton
Opinion
A secure-by-design approach to federal open-source software
The security and protection of OSS are of the utmost importance as we move forward with the OS3I initiative.
By Joel Krooswyk
Opinion
Conflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US security
One FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.
By Scott C. Algeier