An information privacy professional, Heather has led standards and policy efforts around emerging technologies throughout her career. She regularly collaborates with stakeholders and policymakers in Washington, DC, and with global product and policy teams, to help steer the conversation on the role of AI in society and its impact on privacy and security.| www.venable.com
The House Armed Services Committee advanced its version of the fiscal year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a 55–2 vote late Tuesday, moving forward a sweeping defense policy bill that includes key provisions related to space technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.| www.meritalk.com
Before joining IAPS, Jenny served at the White House National Security Council (NSC) and held senior roles within the Department of State, where she directed teams focused on violence mitigation, peace processes, and the application of data analysis to monitor global instability. With a strong background in foreign policy, national security, and international development, Jenny most recently led coalition engagement on development and humanitarian assistance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in P...| Institute for AI Policy and Strategy
Trump’s 2026 budget would slash cyber spending by over $1 billion from 2024 levels, a move that could weaken federal defenses, shrink the cyber talent pipeline, and strip state and local governments of vital grant funding.| CSO Online
The White House today released “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan”, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive order on Removing| The White House
