The @DeptofWar latest UAP release includes 28 documents detailing alleged Skinwalker sightings at a Utah ranch, a proposed database for unexplained aerial phenomena, and historical reports dating back to the 1960s. meritalk.pulse.ly/qig3srpn3b

There is still time to register for tomorrow’s @RedHatGov Symposium. Hear use cases on modernization, AI governance, cyber resiliency, and more from leaders from the @USArmy, @NIST, @CISAgov, and others. Register to secure your spot: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly… #RedHatGov

⏰ Tomorrow, 1 PM ET: Federal Phishing Defense in the Age of AI. @GuidePointSec + @Abnormal. Last chance to register → guidepointsecurity.pulse.ly/… #FederalCyber #EmailSecurity

🛡️ What does it take to move #ZeroTrust from strategy to execution? Join government and industry leaders at @GDIT's Emerge: Zero Trust on Dec. 2 in Arlington, Va., to explore practical implementation across mission environments. Register: billingtonevents.pulse.ly/xg…

The @DeptVetAffairs met its goal of deploying the new EHR at 13 hospitals this year. The department said system standardization, consolidated decision-making, and additional staff were instrumental. meritalk.pulse.ly/pbknkxizgo

. @CISAgov's 2030 roadmap calls for stronger operational technology security, intelligence-driven risk decisions, and expanded emergency communications capabilities. meritalk.pulse.ly/jewqus9evo

The @USArmy DevSecOps platform aims to cut software security evaluations from months to minutes. The Army plans broad industry access through Login.gov. meritalk.pulse.ly/aclnzdwpop

. @USGSA's new agreement with US AI offers federal agencies up to 30% off software licenses and $1 pilot projects through September 2028. It expands the AI capabilities available through GSA’s governmentwide technology acquisition strategy. meritalk.pulse.ly/kwyxldr5nn

See demos of the technology helping agencies meet their missions at the @RedHatGov Symposium on Oct. 28. Tech spotlights include Red Hat OpenShift AI. The day also includes candid conversations with leaders from @USArmy, @NIST, @CISAgov. Register: redhat-govsymposium.pulse.ly… #RedHatGov

How do you defend the federal inbox when attacks look legitimate? Join Timothy Amerson (@GuidePointSec) + Christopher Beck (@Abnormal) on Oct 28, 1–2 PM ET. Register → guidepointsecurity.pulse.ly/… #EmailSecurity

A filled roster isn’t the same as a mission-ready workforce. @Maximus_news’ Evan Davis explains why agencies should define the outcome first, then build staffing, training, and deployment around it. Read the Q&A: meritalk.pulse.ly/36mk5fkw36

Government and industry officials say AI agents need narrowly defined permissions and safeguards outside AI models. They offer differing views on how much human oversight agencies can sustain. meritalk.pulse.ly/42hyky8cdx

Federal IT leaders say scaling AI requires more than chatbot access; agencies need mission-focused applications, ongoing workforce training, stronger data governance, and room to experiment and fail. meritalk.pulse.ly/llujhywoyd

A federal judge found that @USOPM unlawfully granted DOGE personnel access to sensitive employee records without demonstrating a need for the information, raising questions about federal cybersecurity safeguards. meritalk.pulse.ly/qfu42aykmg

The AI Cyber Defense Act would direct NIST to work with the private sector to develop guidance on protecting AI models and standards for defensive AI uses. meritalk.pulse.ly/1zwojvc2ff

Seventeen former national security officials are urging a federal appeals court to reconsider their Anthropic designation ruling, they say could undermine AI safeguards and limit agencies’ access to advanced technology. meritalk.pulse.ly/yxmlftk7ni

What should AI take off employees’ plates? Application processing, inquiry routing, training schedules, and paperwork checks are a start. @Maximus_news’ Evan Davis explains how automation can handle volume so people can focus on the mission: meritalk.pulse.ly/shoxelwi5a

Through the Genesis Mission, researchers at @ORNL are testing how AI can generate hypotheses, optimize scientific computing, and accelerate research while ensuring results remain reliable and reproducible. meritalk.pulse.ly/ho5ck3blsy

MERITALK INTERVIEW: @ENERGY's Deputy CIO Bridget Carper Arnone says leadership support helped flip the conversation on AI adoption. Now the department is tackling agents, cyber resilience, and the low-value work standing in the way. meritalk.pulse.ly/t3si7whs9e

. @DHSgov's new updated AI directive adds waiver authority, encourages sharing and reuse of AI assets, and prioritizes technology developed or produced in the United States. meritalk.pulse.ly/c4mpnfjv0z