Miranda Nazzaro

Trump’s push for more admissions data collides with a hollowed-out Education Department Gutted research offices raise doubts about the agency’s future data integrity, several former ED staffers say.

Gutted research offices raise doubts about the agency’s future data integrity, several former ED staffers say. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/education-de...

Trump’s push for more admissions data collides with a hollowed-out Education Department Gutted research offices raise doubts about the agency’s future data integrity, several former ED staffers say.

The Trump admin wants the Education Department to collect more college admissions data, even as it slashes the staff that ensures the statistics are credible & accurate.

Read more on uncertainties surrounding the future of education research👇 @fedscoop.bsky.social

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House staffers will have access to Microsoft Copilot this fall Speaker Mike Johnson said the pilot program will be available for up to 6,000 House employees.

House staffers will soon be able to use Microsoft Copilot’s chatbot, Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced Wednesday, a move that marks a significant step in the chamber’s push to modernize workflows. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/microsoft-co...

Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content-Moderation World Videos of the shooting spread across TikTok, Instagram, and X. Researchers say that in some cases the platforms are falling short on enforcing their own content moderation rules.

Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content-Moderation World, a smart piece from @wired.com

Perplexity AI makes its play for government use Another artificial intelligence company is staking its claim in the government marketplace.  Perplexity AI, an AI-powered search engine, is currently

New: Jerry Ma, Perplexity's VP of policy & global affairs, tells @fedscoop.bsky.social the AI-powered search engine is piloting tools in fed agencies.

Starting today, federal staff can access the platform from govt locations or with a .gov/.mil domain.

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DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says An SSA spokesperson maintained the agency is “not aware of any compromise” to the cloud environment referenced in the complaint from the agency’s chief data officer.

New: SSA whistleblower says DOGE employees stored a copy of an agency database on a custom cloud server w/ no verified oversight, putting millions of Americans' personal data at risk @fedscoop.bsky.social
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Hello! I'm hoping to speak with former/current Education Dept staff about the Trump admin's new request for college admissions race data & how a shrinking stats/data workforce complicates this.

You can reach me securely on Signal @miranda.952 or email miranda.nazzaro@fedscoop.com. Thank you!

GSA to unveil USAi, a new tool for federal agencies to experiment with AI models Models from four major AI firms will be available for immediate testing upon launch. Notably, Elon Musk’s xAI Grok chatbot will not be one of these four.

SCOOP: GSA will launch USAi.gov later today, a new platform for agencies the chance to test out AI models.

Models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google & Meta will be available upon launch, w/ more coming later.

W/ help from @rebheilweil.bsky.social

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RIF packets from FDA included sensitive data for other workers, sources say Two sources told FedScoop that agency workers have received others’ personal data, including Social Security numbers. The issue comes amid broader concerns about security of the packets.

Two sources told FedScoop that agency workers have received others’ personal data, including Social Security numbers. The issue comes amid broader concerns about security of the packets. via @madialder.bsky.social fedscoop.com/rif-packets-...

Federal agencies can buy ChatGPT for $1 through GSA deal OpenAI said its ChatGPT Enterprise product will be available to the entire federal government workforce at “essentially no cost” for one year.

Update: OpenAI will offer its ChatGPT Enterprise product to federal agencies for $1 a year, per agency.

Comes as part of the firm's long-term efforts to increase use of the gen AI chatbot in the federal government.
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Anthropic, Google and OpenAI land GSA contract for governmentwide use GSA officials emphasized the contract aligns with the Trump administration’s new focus on preventing “ideological bias” in AI models.

Anthropic, Google and OpenAI land GSA contract for governmentwide use. GSA officials emphasized the contract aligns with the Trump administration’s new focus on preventing “ideological bias” in AI models. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-openai-g...

Anthropic, Google and OpenAI land GSA contract for governmentwide use GSA officials emphasized the contract aligns with the Trump administration’s new focus on preventing “ideological bias” in AI models.

News: Civilian fed agencies can now purchase AI products from OpenAI, Google & Anthropic through the GSA's Multiple Award Schedule program.

Officials added it aligns w/ Trump admin's focus on preventing "ideological bias" in govt-used models. @fedscoop.bsky.social

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GSA is planning to bring its chatbot to the rest of government Zach Whitman, the agency’s CAIO and CDO, detailed the vision for GSAi across government and weighed in on whether Grok could be used by federal workers.

Zach Whitman, the agency’s CAIO and CDO, detailed the vision for GSAi across government and weighed in on whether Grok could be used by federal workers. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social and @rebheilweil.bsky.social fedscoop.com/general-serv...

Trump nominates former private equity executive Edward Forst as GSA administrator The nomination marks the latest sign of change for the GSA, which was a stronghold for DOGE-aligned staffers earlier this year.

Trump nominates former private equity executive Edward Forst as GSA administrator via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/robert-forst...

Government coders are studying whether major AI models, including Grok, output hate speech The General Services Administration is evaluating major AI models based on performance and other metrics, its chief AI officer said in an interview.

Government coders are studying whether major AI models, including Grok, output hate speech via @rebheilweil.bsky.social and @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/government-c...

“Not only is ‘objectivity’ elusive philosophically," wrote Cato's Matthew Mittelsteadt, "but efforts to technically contain perceived bias have yet to work. If this policy successfully shapes American models, we will lose int'l customers who won’t want models shaped by a foreign gov't’s whims.”

Vetting of ‘ideological bias’ in AI models in new Trump plan stirs confusion The emphasis on “ideological bias” in the White House’s AI Action Plan is stoking alarm among some tech experts, with one calling it the “biggest error” of the document.

The Trump admin's focus on stopping "ideological bias" in AI models caught the attention of many in the tech world Wednesday, raising a whole new set of questions for the gov procurement process.

Read more for @fedscoop.bsky.social

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Vetting of ‘ideological bias’ in AI models in new Trump plan stirs confusion The emphasis on “ideological bias” in the White House’s AI Action Plan is stoking alarm among some tech experts, with one calling it the “biggest error” of the document.

The emphasis on “ideological bias” in the White House’s AI Action Plan is stoking alarm among some tech experts, with one calling it the “biggest error” of the document. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/vetting-of-i...

James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy Running for his old boss’s seat in Virginia’s 11th district, Walkinshaw details his tech agenda in an interview with FedScoop.

James Walkinshaw, the likely successor to the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, hopes to continue his former boss's federal IT advocacy while forging his own legacy in the DOGE era

Read more from our interview below! @fedscoop.bsky.social @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social

Thanks so much for sharing !! @timstarks.bsky.social

GSA acting head says nearly half of agency workforce is using GSAi daily Stephen Ehikian said agency workers are “using these tools, adopting them, certifying them and also providing them as a shared service across the government.”

GSA acting head says nearly half of agency workforce is using GSAi daily via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/gsa-acting-h...

State Department deputy Michael Rigas named GSA’s acting chief Stephen Ehikian, who has served in the role on an interim basis since January, will remain at the agency as deputy administrator.

President Donald Trump has tapped State Department leader Michael Rigas to serve as the General Services Administration’s new acting chief, the agency announced Monday. via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/trump-gsa-ac...

James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy Running for his old boss’s seat in Virginia’s 11th district, Walkinshaw details his tech agenda in an interview with FedScoop.

James Walkinshaw dishes on DOGE, data and continuing Gerry Connolly’s IT legacy via @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social fedscoop.com/james-walkin...

@mirandanazzaro.bsky.social departs @thehill.com for a new tech reporting opportunity: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/n...

NEW: The space community was blindsided by Trump’s pulling of Jared Isaacman to lead NASA.

One space policy exec told me Trump’s reasoning was “completely bull****”

And today, Isaacman didn’t exactly deny his alliance w/ Musk might’ve played a role.

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Hello! I’m Miranda, I cover tech/policy for
@thehill.com Hoping to chat w/ staff at NASA on the pulled nom for Jared Isaacman.

We can chat securely and anonymously on Signal, would love to hear your thoughts! #nasa #jaredisaacman

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Democrats hope DOGE baggage will anchor their midterm messaging.

Just yesterday, Dems repeatedly invoked Musk during a markup of the tax provisions of the Trump policy bill when denouncing GOP plans to extend Trump's tax cuts.

Latest for @thehill

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Coinbase calls for the end of the ‘war on staking’ Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is calling for an end to the remaining state lawsuits that target the company’s staking services, arguing the holdouts need to “catch up” with the…

First in @thehill.com: Coinbase is calling for an end to the remaining state suits that target the company's staking servings, arguing the holdouts need to "catch up" with the direction at the SEC.

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Musk does damage control mode at Tesla, weighing his focus between the company & DOGE work.

Industry observers have mixed opinions on whether his latest assurances to investors will be enough to reverse course for the EV maker. @thehill.com

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Enjoyed a lively and important conversation alongside my @thehill.com colleague @mirandanazzaro.bsky.social and @carriesheffield.bsky.social as part of the "Gender, Power, and Politics in Character Assassination" panel at @georgemasonu.bsky.social’s fifth annual CARP conference!