Shutdown stirs government technology upgrade concerns

The Information Technology Industry Council is warning the government shutdown could undermine a landmark federal modernization program that includes aggressive adoption of artificial intelligence, adding its voice to a chorus of federal partners citing potential consequences in the tech space.

“The shutdown is affecting the government’s ability to streamline contracting requirements and buy innovative technologies,” said Megan Petersen, the Information Technology Industry Council’s senior vice president of public sector policy and counsel.

“In recent months,” Petersen said, “the Federal Acquisition...