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The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a critical cloud technology security program that aims to reduce acquisition processing times, inconsistencies, and duplications across federal agencies. Recently, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a draft framework to reform FedRAMP that is designed to fast track authorization of critical and emerging technologies [...]
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On March 1, the Biden Administration provided its outlook on U.S. trade policy for 2024. The annual report, produced by the Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR), notes that trade can be a “force for good” to help meet broader policy goals such as increasing supply chain resilience and supporting inclusive growth. However, it also shows that USTR will continue to avoid new binding, [...]
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The European Commission’s proposal for a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Procedural Regulation is a pivotal step towards streamlining the cross-border enforcement of the landmark regime. The global tech industry is broadly supportive of the proposal. The Commission proposal introduces new rules to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the GDPR’s cross-border enforcement by enhancing [...]
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In this episode, Download on Tech host and ITI President and CEO Jason Oxman sits down with Michael Alicea, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trellix for a dynamic discussion on DEI in tech and the importance of diversifying cybersecurity. Michael also shares more about Trellix's innovative HBCU Career Program developed in partnership with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, and highlights what lawmakers [...]
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Earlier today, the European Commission published the new Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report. The report indicates that roughly half of the identified competitiveness drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) have improved, including those related to the overall Single Market integration and the percentage of incorrectly transposed directives. While this is positive, it also means half [...]
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EU institutions seem poised to formally approve the world’s first horizontal AI law in the coming weeks. The AI Act’s first testbed will be on Friday 2 February, when ambassadors of EU Member States are set to vote on the agreed text. The European Parliament should start its own formal process of approval in mid-February, with a committee vote expected for 13 February followed by a plenary vote in [...]
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In this episode, Jayne Stancavage, Intel’s Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs and Download on Tech host and President and CEO of ITI Jason Oxman discuss Intel's global AI initiatives, cybersecurity, 5G, and sustainability. Explore Intel's stake in the global AI dialogue, its contributions to the development and deployment of AI technologies worldwide, and integral role in ITI’s AI Futures [...]
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Artificial Intelligence has already demonstrated its transformational impact on society. From finding breakthroughs in health care to safeguarding financial operations to addressing the climate crisis, AI is a key part of the solution to many of society’s greatest challenges. Further, advancing this technology will continue to create economic growth and opportunities for people across the globe. Responsible [...]
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In September 2023, Dr. Arati Prabhakar, Chief Science and Technology Advisor to the President of the United States, joined Download on Tech host and ITI’s President and CEO Jason Oxman for an insightful dialogue on safe and responsible AI. As a key voice on AI in the Biden Administration, Dr. Prabhakar shares with Jason strategic initiatives and partnerships shaping the responsible integration of AI [...]
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The upcoming political trilogue meeting will be a crucial milestone for the EU AI Act and could be decisive to reach an agreement on the EU’s landmark AI legislation. EU policymakers are currently grappling with some of the most contentious issues in the Act, including which uses of AI will be banned and the rules for general-purpose AI (GPAI) and foundation models—the building blocks for AI systems. [...]
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