Emerging Tech
Transportation Department Shares Road Map for Self-Driving Cars
Automated driving systems could cut down on fatalities and unlock economic activity, according to the department's recent guidance.
Cybersecurity
Industry’s Case Against Shared Services
Keeping agency systems diverse could protect them from attack, two cybersecurity professionals said.
Digital Government
Federal Government Needs a Gatekeeper for Data-based Reform
The government will likely need a data-centric agency and new positions to protect privacy as it expands the use of confidential data, the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking said.
Modernization
Watchdog: Agencies Aren’t Even Trying To Meet Data Center Optimization Goals
At most, five agencies have met or exceeded White House targets for making data centers more efficient.
Emerging Tech
Virtual Assistants Don’t Always Understand You. That’s a Problem.
The Homeland Security Department’s chatbot “Emma” sometimes struggles to process some Spanish language requests because not everyone says green card the same way.
Digital Government
White House Fills Key Buying, Budget Positions
The administration nominated General Services Administration and Office of Personnel Management leaders, as well as other positions.
Digital Government
Border Wall Prototyping Begins
But one continuous concrete wall across the almost 2,000 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border is unlikely, lawmakers have said.
Emerging Tech
Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government
The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Worry Hospitals Are Abusing Telehealth for Financial Gain
One medical center was found to be enrolling patients in a virtual health care regimen, potentially for financial incentives.
Digital Government
OPM Names Acting CIO
The agency's deputy CIO will step up to lead agency technology efforts.
Modernization
Samsung Wants Your Behavior to Unlock Your Phones
The company has significant market share among Defense Department customers but plans to pursue civilian agencies.
Digital Government
Feds Warn Against Hurricane Harvey Charity Scams
FEMA and US-CERT have both warned citizens to verify that certain charities are legitimate before sending money.
Digital Government
DARPA Wants Bots To Protect Us From Cyber Adversaries
The military research unit is looking for technology and software that can identify networks that have been infiltrated—and neutralize them.
Digital Government
Now Is the Time to Think About How Artificial Intelligence Will Change War
The cost of engaging in cyberspace is much lower than that of human combat.
Digital Government
Agencies Should Watch Out for Unethical AI, Report Warns
AI will figure prominently in government services, a report from Harvard's Ash Center predicts.
Artificial Intelligence
Feds Take Next Step In Spreading Blockchain Tech
The federal government's buying hub is hosting a workshop about integrating new technology in early September.
Digital Government
How VA Turns Survey Data into Better Veteran Health Care
Real-time feedback could help the Veterans Affairs Department direct respondents to task forces for suicide or homelessness.
Digital Government
Government Using Drones To Track Down Dangerous Pigs
The Agriculture Department is looking for ways to keep tabs on feral swine.
Digital Government
Can Virtual Reality Be Used to Simulate and Treat Depression?
The National Institutes of Health are looking for small businesses to furnish the virtual reality technology.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Expanding Behavioral Biometrics With Keystroke Tracker
A new group signed to see if the technology can help fight insider threats.
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