On today's Daily Scoop Podcast, we explore the Department of Energy's (DOE) newly issued reference guide for the use of generative AI tools by its employees and contractors. Released on the DOE's internal network on June 14, this 61-page document outlines best practices and mentions that tools like ChatGPT are available by request. While it isn't considered formal policy, the guide acts as a foundational resource for exploring AI capabilities within the agency. Helena Fu, the Director of DOE's Office of Critical and Emerging Technologies, highlighted at the Scale AI's gov AI summit that the guide aims to educate staff on the expansive opportunities AI offers and its responsible utilization.

In other news, the U.S. Supreme Court recently dismissed an attempt by several Republican states to limit federal interactions with social media platforms. These states argued that such interactions led to the suppression of conservative viewpoints. The court's 6-3 ruling clarified that the plaintiffs lacked the necessary standing to sue, marking a significant victory for the Biden administration in its efforts to combat misinformation.

For more in-depth coverage, you can read about the DOE’s AI guide on FedScoop and the Supreme Court decision on CyberScoop.