Official says the proposed $1.4 billion merger had “potential competitive effects.“ The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its support for Amazon withdrawing from the acquisition of iRobot. The…
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DIA Assesses Cyber Security for Network Modernization
The agency is working to fortify the global intelligence network with upgrades. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is modernizing the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), a top-secret…
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Education Secretary Announces 2024 National Educational Technology Plan
The plan outlines closing divides in the access, design, and use of digital technology. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced its 2024 National Educational Technology Plan (NETP):…
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Transportation Agency Issues Guidelines for Catchy Highway Signs
Highway safety officials are concerned about driver distractions. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued new guidelines on the use of clever highway signs. While not banning the use…
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FTC Launches Inquiry into Tech Companies’ AI Investments
The commission examines the impact on competition and innovation. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued orders to Alphabet, Amazon, Anthropic, Microsoft, and OpenAI, requiring them to provide information…
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Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Apple Watch Imports
Prevents sales that include pulse ox technology in the U.S. during ongoing technology litigation versus Masimo. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled that the…
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More Federal Agencies Block ChatGPT on Their Systems
The Departments of Energy and Veterans Affairs have joined those temporarily banning the AI tool. The chief information officer of the Department of Energy (DOE) has temporarily blocked…
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SITE Summit 3.0 Unites Global Zero Trust Experts
Zero Trust network security is simultaneously under development in U.S. agencies. Defense Joint Staff J-6 recently hosted the third Security Interoperability in the Tactical Environment (SITE) Summit in…
Read MoreDOT Launches Committee for Transportation Innovation
The transportation secretary commends the”deep expertise and diverse perspectives” the group will provide. The Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched the new Transforming Transportation Advisory Committee, selecting 27…
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Labor Department Announces Modernization Effort for UI Programs
The agency is following up on recommendations from GAO. The Department of Labor announced the OpenUI Initiative to help state agencies improve the reliability of unemployment insurance (UI)…
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