AI, Government and the Future

2025's Federal Tech Boom

Corner Alliance
January 09, 2025

Welcome to our weekly dive into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the U.S. Government!

AI is progressing at an incredible pace, and we're just scratching the surface. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming to keep up.

We're here to provide you with insightful analysis and a concise summary, delivered to you on a regular basis. Stay informed, stay up-to-date, and join us on this thrilling journey into the future of AI.

Episode 35 Recap: Jonathan Gillham Founder at Originality.AI

Jonathan Gillham joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, to discuss the importance of identifying AI-generated content and ensuring content integrity. He shares insights on AI detection strategies, regulatory considerations, and the impact on industries like academia, publishing, and government. Gillham's expertise in AI verification sheds light on navigating the challenges posed by advanced language models.

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Spotlight

Organization of American States Introduces AI Policy Framework Project

The United States Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS) and the OAS Executive Secretariat for Integral Development have launched a project called "Developing an Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework for the Americas." Backed by over $1.1 million in U.S. government grant funding, the project promotes safe and trustworthy AI policy frameworks and ecosystems in OAS member states. It focuses on policy and institutional development, good practices, key actions, AI standards, multisector collaboration, and skills training. This initiative underscores the United States’ dedication to fostering partnerships and advancing responsible AI in the region.

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The Number

$13 Billion

Federal spending on AI is set to transform government technology investments in 2025. Major federal agencies are unveiling IT service contracts worth $13 billion in April and May, signaling a significant expansion in tech spending. Facing deadlines for cloud transitions and increasing AI investments, agencies are turning to technology service providers to meet these demands.

In-Depth

Legislation Targets Big Tech's Influence in Defense and Emerging Technologies

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Eric Schmitt have introduced a bill to curb the influence of tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon in the defense contracting space for cloud computing and AI. The legislation requires the Department of Defense to ensure competitive procurement of cloud computing, data infrastructure, and AI models. The senators claim that heavy reliance on Silicon Valley firms stifles innovation, increases security risks, and raises costs. The bill also emphasizes prioritizing the government's role in intellectual property and data rights, security, and interoperability. Violating vendors would face penalties, and the bill mandates a report on competition and market power concentration in the AI sector. The Pentagon continues to invest billions in AI and cloud services, with recent contracts awarded to Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon. This legislation aims to counter tech giants’ dominance in these critical areas.