The agency says the data cleaning is part of its commitment to prevent fraud, but at least one group is raising concerns about the work. buff.ly/cdaO26Q

As the U.S. government seeks to drive the rapid adoption of new tools, many agencies are still forced to rely on outdated technologies for critical operations. buff.ly/dZixpyG

The strategy sets a yearlong schedule for reviewing capabilities and reporting progress as the agency rebuilds after staffing cuts. buff.ly/sEOGTMH

Artificial intelligence companies would have to report how they use their own technology to build new AI models under a proposal aimed at helping Washington track AI advances and whether developers are adequately testing their safety. buff.ly/u5BnqDA

The U.S. Navy dramatically upped its use of pilot tech programs, shuttered old technology systems and moved into the modern tech arena — and it is sharing its lessons learned from along the way. buff.ly/at0IyTA

Lawmakers this week took aim at foreign efforts to create knock-off copies of U.S.-made AI models and AI’s capability to influence voting. buff.ly/L6T9oD9

The agency’s administrator said his biggest challenge is data deletion as he touted the benefits of moving to the cloud. buff.ly/7eotSUh

The General Services Administration has inked its first direct-to-government OneGov deal with a small business: North Bethesda, Md.-based company (US)AI. buff.ly/l6mMgNT

Lindsey Cerkovnik helped oversee agency efforts to track software flaws. She plans to start a new role in November. buff.ly/qmXPmKl

Cloudflare reported millions of attempts to exploit the widely used web software, while researchers warned that compromised sites could also put visitors at risk. buff.ly/jqZagvU

SNAP card security should be considered as an investment in operational efficiency, dependable access to benefits and program integrity. buff.ly/XzScRNY

Individuals at the forefront of improving Americans’ experiences with government reflect on what it means to serve the public. buff.ly/DKKMFoO

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., described Russian disinformation and more targeted Chinese influence efforts during a press roundtable, while reporting better access under intelligence chief Jay Clayton. buff.ly/S6JL6aB

The growing web of data centers across the United States that are needed to power artificial intelligence technologies is destined to be deemed critical infrastructure, according to the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. buff.ly/rITNskY

The 25 employees selected for the program completed six projects focused on workplace experience, website consolidation and other agency priorities. buff.ly/UDQAWaO

The flaws in the widely used website software known as PHP could expose data and let hackers seize control. buff.ly/NdisTW6

Agencies already have discounted access to Gemini through Nov. 15 under a OneGov deal. buff.ly/9N3r0sg

The office’s Acting Commissioner for Patents Barry Schindler said putting agents in the hands of its examiners “can shorten that [review process] to one year, because you can pick up the phone and have conversations.” buff.ly/TF9hGcN