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PolicyWhite House / OMBAI-assisted · Apr 3, 2025

OMB M-25-21: Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust

OMB's landmark memo replaces M-24-10, directing agencies to accelerate responsible AI adoption. CAIOs must update AI use case inventories, implement minimum risk management practices, and designate high-impact AI systems within 180 days.

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5 min read

PolicyWhite House / OMBAI-assisted · Apr 3, 2025

OMB M-25-22: Driving Efficient Acquisition of Artificial Intelligence in Government

Companion memo to M-25-21 focused on AI procurement. Establishes evaluation criteria for AI vendor claims, requires agencies to assess training data provenance, and mandates contract clauses for AI auditability and transparency.

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4 min read

PolicyWhite House / OMBAI-assisted · Jul 23, 2025

White House Releases AI Action Plan: Three Pillars for U.S. AI Leadership

The administration released its comprehensive AI Action Plan centered on accelerating innovation, building AI infrastructure (data centers, energy), and leading international AI diplomacy and security. Includes directives to 24 federal agencies.

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6 min read

PolicyWhite House / OMBAI-assisted · May 2025

Federal AI Use Case Inventory Reaches 3,611 — A 105% Year-Over-Year Increase

OMB's 2025 Federal AI Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 individual AI deployments across 56 agencies — more than double the prior year. Benefits adjudication, fraud detection, and document processing top the list of use case categories.

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5 min read

Agency NewsNISTAI-assisted · Jul 26, 2024

NIST Releases AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile for the AI Risk Management Framework

NIST published AI 600-1, the first profile of the AI RMF specifically addressing generative AI risks — including hallucination, CBRN content generation, data poisoning, and homogenization risks. Applies to foundation model developers and deployers.

NISTGenerative AIAI RMFFoundation Models

5 min read

Agency NewsNISTAI-assisted · Jan 2025

NIST AI Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC) Publishes First Evaluation Guidance

NIST's AI Safety Institute Consortium, comprising 200+ organizations, released its initial guidance on evaluating AI systems for safety and security properties — a foundational step toward standardized AI testing in federal procurement.

NISTAI SafetyAISICEvaluation

4 min read

Agency NewsCISAAI-assisted · Nov 2023

CISA Releases AI Roadmap: Cybersecurity Priorities for AI Systems in Federal Infrastructure

CISA's AI Roadmap outlines four lines of effort: responsibly using AI, assuring AI systems, protecting critical infrastructure from AI threats, and deterring malicious AI use. Covers AI-specific attack surfaces and mitigation strategies.

CISACybersecurityRoadmapCritical Infrastructure

4 min read

Agency NewsGSAAI-assisted · Mar 2025

GSA Launches USAi: Government-Wide AI Platform for Federal Employees

GSA unveiled USAi, a shared AI platform providing federal employees with secure access to commercial AI models. Built on FedRAMP Authorized infrastructure, USAi enables agencies to deploy AI tools without individual procurement cycles.

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Agency NewsDoD / CDAOAI-assisted · Jun 2024

DoD CDAO Releases Responsible AI (RAI) Toolkit v2 for Defense Acquisitions

The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office updated its Responsible AI Toolkit, now covering acquisition workflows, operator training requirements, and test and evaluation frameworks for AI systems in defense contracts.

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Agency NewsDoD / CDAOAI-assisted · May 2024

DoD Issues Updated AI Adoption Strategy: Prioritizing Joint Warfighter AI Integration

DoD's refreshed AI strategy doubles down on joint force AI integration, with CDAO as the central coordinator. New emphasis on AI-enabled decision-making, autonomous logistics, and predictive maintenance across all branches.

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4 min read

Agency NewsNSFAI-assisted · Jan 2024

NSF Launches NAIRR Pilot: $140M National AI Research Resource Opens to Researchers

The National AI Research Resource pilot, led by NSF, began operations — providing U.S. researchers and educators with access to compute, datasets, and AI tools. 35 resource providers contribute to the shared national AI infrastructure.

NSFNAIRRResearchAI Infrastructure

5 min read

Agency NewsHHSAI-assisted · Apr 2025

HHS AI Use Case Inventory: 120+ Active Deployments Across CMS, FDA, NIH, and CDC

HHS published its updated AI use case inventory documenting 120+ deployments. Key use cases include CMS fraud detection, FDA drug safety surveillance, NIH clinical trial matching, and CDC disease outbreak prediction.

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Agency NewsNASAAI-assisted · Feb 2025

NASA Releases AI Strategy 2025: Earth Science, Exploration, and Safe Operations

NASA's AI strategy prioritizes three domains: AI for Earth science data analysis (climate, weather), AI-enabled autonomous spacecraft operations, and AI-assisted mission planning. Includes governance guardrails for safety-critical systems.

NASAAI StrategyEarth ScienceAutonomous Systems

4 min read

PolicyOPMAI-assisted · Mar 2025

OPM Issues Federal AI Workforce Guidance: Hiring, Training, and Upskilling Framework

The Office of Personnel Management released guidance on building federal AI workforce capacity — covering new AI-related job series, critical skills assessments, hiring pathways, and agency-wide AI literacy training requirements.

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3 min read

PolicyDOE / CommerceAI-assisted · May 2024

NTIA Report: Open-Weight AI Models — Benefits, Risks, and Policy Recommendations

Commerce Department's NTIA published its accountability report on open-weight AI models, concluding their benefits outweigh near-term risks for government use. Recommends federal investment in open-source AI infrastructure and evaluation tools.

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5 min read

Official DocumentNISTJan 2023

NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0)

NIST's voluntary framework for managing AI-related risks — the foundational reference for federal AI governance. Covers the Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage functions with detailed sub-categories and suggested actions.

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Official DocumentNISTJul 2024

NIST AI 600-1: Generative AI Profile

First AI RMF profile specifically addressing generative AI risks. Identifies 12 unique risk categories — including hallucination, data poisoning, and homogenization — with 200+ suggested actions for developers and deployers.

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Policy MemoWhite House / OMBMar 2024

OMB M-24-10: Advancing Governance, Innovation, and Risk Management for Agency Use of AI

Foundational OMB memo establishing Chief AI Officers, AI use case inventories, minimum risk management practices, and annual reporting requirements for CFO Act agencies. Superseded by M-25-21 but remains reference for earlier compliance periods.

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Policy MemoWhite House / OMBApr 2025

OMB M-25-21: Accelerating Federal Use of AI through Innovation, Governance, and Public Trust

Current governing OMB memo for federal AI. Replaces M-24-10 with updated inventory requirements, risk tier designations, high-impact AI system protections, and accountability mechanisms for CAIOs.

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ToolkitDoD / CDAOJun 2024

DoD CDAO Responsible AI (RAI) Toolkit

Comprehensive toolkit from the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office covering DoD's five RAI principles: Responsible, Equitable, Traceable, Reliable, Governable. Includes checklists, acquisition guidance, and T&E frameworks.

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Official DocumentCISANov 2023

CISA Roadmap for Artificial Intelligence

CISA's strategic document outlining cybersecurity priorities for AI-enabled systems in critical infrastructure. Covers four lines of effort and specific technical mitigations for AI attack surfaces.

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Data ResourceWhite House / OMB2025

Federal AI Use Case Inventory (2025) — 3,611 AI Deployments Across 56 Agencies

OMB's public inventory of all reported federal AI use cases. Searchable by agency, use case type, risk level, and technology category. The most comprehensive view of government AI adoption available publicly.

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ReportNSFJan 2025

NAIRR Pilot Year One: Progress Report on the National AI Research Resource

NSF's annual progress report on the NAIRR Pilot — covering allocated compute hours, number of researchers served, datasets made available, and lessons learned from Year 1 operations. Includes roadmap for full NAIRR implementation.

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AI.gov — The U.S. Government's Central AI Portal

The White House's official hub for U.S. government AI strategy, executive orders, AI use case inventory, and policy memos. The primary starting point for all federal AI policy research.

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NIST AI Resource Center (AIRC)

NIST's authoritative hub for AI standards, the AI RMF, AI 600-1 Generative AI Profile, AI Safety Institute resources, and AISIC publications. The reference destination for federal AI risk management.

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Official PortalDoD / CDAOOngoing

DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)

DoD's central hub for AI strategy, Responsible AI Toolkit, JAIC successor programs, and defense AI policy. The authoritative source for AI in defense acquisition and operations.

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Official PortalCISAOngoing

CISA Artificial Intelligence — Cybersecurity for AI Systems

CISA's AI security resource page covering the AI Roadmap, joint advisories with NSA and FBI on AI security, guidelines for securing AI systems, and AI-specific threat intelligence.

CISACybersecurityAI SecurityOfficial
Official PortalGSAOngoing

GSA Technology Transformation Services — AI Resources

GSA's TTS hub for AI acquisition vehicles, USAi platform access, and AI center of excellence resources. Includes blanket purchase agreements for AI tools and shared services for CFO Act agencies.

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Official PortalNSFOngoing

NAIRR Pilot — National AI Research Resource

The NSF-led NAIRR Pilot portal for researchers and educators seeking access to AI compute, datasets, and tools. Includes application process, available resources from 35+ providers, and usage reports.

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FedScoop — Federal AI Coverage

FedScoop's dedicated AI section covering agency AI adoption, CAIO activities, AI procurement, and policy implementation across the federal government. Updated daily.

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News SourceOngoing

Nextgov/FCW — Federal Technology & AI News

Nextgov and FCW's combined AI coverage including breaking news on agency AI contracts, policy memos, executive interviews with CAIOs, and analysis of congressional AI legislation.

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MeriTalk — Government AI Research & Analysis

MeriTalk's AI section features in-depth research reports, federal CIO and CAIO perspectives, event coverage, and analysis of AI governance trends across the U.S. government.

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Congress.gov — Federal AI Legislation Tracker

Search and track all AI-related bills introduced in Congress — including the CREATE AI Act, AI Advancement and Reliability Act, and dozens of agency-specific AI authorization bills. Filter by committee, status, and sponsor.

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