DHS's new order banning Acronis AG from federal systems also sheds new light on security concerns U.S. officials have about the company's products and services.
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FILE - The Department of Homeland Security logo is seen during a news conference in Washington, Feb. 25, 2015. DHS says a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion, an increase of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and the midterm elections are potential triggers for extremist violence over the next six months. DHS said June 7, 2022, in the National Terrorism Advisory System bulletin the U.S. was in a "heightened threat environment" already and these factors may worsen the situation. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Currently, there is no federal acquisition rule governing how agencies can use AI during bid evaluations.
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"This kind of cuts both ways for American companies that are looking to benefit from Buy America rules," Dan Ramish said.
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This image provided by Siemens shows a rendering of one of the new Amtrak trains to be built in the U.S. by Siemens Mobility. Amtrak announced plans, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, to spend $7.3 billion to replace 83 passenger trains, some of which are nearly a half-century old. (Siemens via AP)
If commercial firms can participate in the most technologically advanced programs, officials say, those projects could become more innovative and cheaper.
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FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)