Ross Gianfortune

Washington, D.C.

Managing Editor at GovCIO Media & Research

Digital journalist/editor. Bylines @washingtonpost, @theatlantic, some zines, etc. @rjgianfortune basically everywhere, including bsky, IG, whatever.

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Articles

CIA Adds Fourth Pillar to AI Strategy, CAIO Says

1 week ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Lakshmi Raman says the new pillar marks a strategic shift toward embedding AI more deeply into the CIA’s day-to-day mission execution.
AI in Top-Secret Clouds Is a ‘Game Changer’ for IC, DNI Says

2 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Tulsi Gabbard touts significant improvements in AI, data analysis, interoperability and operational intelligence at the AWS Summit 2025.
CIA's Future Relies on Human-AI Collaboration, CAIO Says

2 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

From data triage to agentic AI, Lakshmi Raman details how human expertise remains paramount for national security applications. IT officials must understand “how humans and AI are working together” to ensure responsible AI use in intelligence and security, CIA Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Lakshmi Raman said on Tuesday during the AWS Summit in Washington, D.C.“AI is able to speed up the processing to be able to do automation,” Raman added.
Trump Overhauls Federal Cybersecurity with New Executive Order

2 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The new directive aims to strengthen digital defenses while rolling back “burdensome” software requirements and refocusing AI security. President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at strengthening cybersecurity on Friday. According to the White House, the order promotes the development of secure software, encourages the adoption of the latest encryption protocols and further secure internet routing.
DOD's Tech Advantage Hinges on Commercial Collaboration, Says DIU Director

3 weeks ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Seamless public-private sector integration is crucial for national security to compete with global powers, DIU Director Doug Beck said. The traditional defense pathways for technology development are no longer sufficient to maintain a national security advantage, DIU Director Doug Beck said during a panel at the Special Competitive Studies Project AI+ Expo in Washington, D.C. on Monday.
Space Force to Helm Trump's Golden Dome Missile Shield Project

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The initiative, led by Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein, marks a major shift toward multi-layered, tech-driven U.S. defense capabilities. President Donald Trump announced the next phase of the tech-forward Golden Dome missile defense project during a press conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to constructing a space-based missile shield “super technology” capable of intercepting both space- and earth-based threats.
Rep. Gerry Connolly Leaves Lasting Mark on Federal Tech

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

Connolly’s leadership in Congress significantly advanced government IT, emphasizing accountability, efficiency and a robust cybersecurity posture. Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died Wednesday at 75, laid the ground work for the future of federal IT modernization, accountability and cybersecurity during his time in Congress. Connolly represented federal employees as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s 11th district since 2009.
DOD Cyber Strategy to Adapt to New Budgets, Tech Innovation

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The Defense Department is entering a significant phase of rationalization and innovation in its cybersecurity strategy, driven by budgetary constraints and an evolving threat landscape, officials said this week at the Potomac Officers Club 2025 Cyber Summit in Falls Church, Viginia.
Federal Agencies Tout Tech in President Trump’s First 100 Days

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Nikki Henderson |Ross Gianfortune

Federal agencies are highlighting technology impacts within President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. The administration has released several new directives to make government more efficient, including boosting emerging tech, streamlining federal acquisition and reforming the workforce.
GSA Positions Itself as a Federal AI 'Enabler,' CAIO Says

1 month ago | govciomedia.com | Ross Gianfortune

The General Services Administration (GSA) sees itself as an enabler for other federal agencies AI use as it works to align with new presidential directives, the agency’s Chief Data Scientist and Chief AI Officer Zach Whitman said on Tuesday at GovCIO Media & Research’s AI FedLab in Reston, Virginia. “We see ourselves in GSA as an enabler for the federal workforce, for the federal complex generally,” Whitman said.