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A big pay day for a whistleblower from a major government contractor - Federal News Network

by Eric White
Mon, Jul 24, 2023 15:05 ET
in Employment News, Press Release

  • The White House is creating a new permanent office to fight COVID-19 and all future pandemics. The Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy will take over current federal programs to address COVID-19 and mpox. It will also coordinate the Biden administration’s response to emerging public health threats, as well as coordinate federal science and technology efforts on pandemic preparedness. Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Friedrichs will serve as the office’s first director, starting in August. (White House launches Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy - White House)
  • The White House is calling on the federal government and industry to keep the risks of artificial intelligence in check. The Biden administration is getting commitments from seven of the top AI developers to agree to certain safeguards for their products. But the White House says agencies will also take steps to regulate AI. A senior administration official says the White House is developing an executive order that “will ensure the federal government is doing everything in its power to advance safe, secure and trustworthy AI.” The Biden administration is also working with both parties in Congress to craft a bill on trustworthy AI. Later this summer, the Office of Management and Budget will release draft guidance on the use of AI systems within the federal government.(‘Trustworthy AI’ executive order in the works for agencies to keep risks in check - Federal News Network)
  • A union for employees...


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