Policy
Proposed Bill Would Let People Know When Law Enforcement is Surveilling Them
The Government Surveillance Transparency Act requires law enforcement to disclose surveillance orders.
Emerging Tech
Russian Invasion Highlights Growing Importance of Open Source Intelligence
The Russian invasion of Ukraine demonstrates the practice’s real-time value.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Inches Closer to Unleashing Two New Supercomputers
A storage capabilities supplier shared fresh details on the in-the-making systems.
Modernization
DOD's Commercial IT Innovation Hub to Deploy Google Secure Cloud Offering
The solution embraces zero trust principles, officials said.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Algorithms Could Rapidly Deploy to the Battlefield Under New Initiative
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s director shed new light on its AI and Data Accelerator this week.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrencies Facilitate an Already Murky Human Trafficking Problem
A House committee hearing spotlit the problematic combination of the usage of virtual currencies and a lack of data surrounding human trafficking in the U.S.
Artificial Intelligence
FDA’s Modernization to Focus on Agency Mission and People
The agency's acting CTO Sohail Chaudhry said FDA plans to implement machine learning tools that require minimal training.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Commits Millions to Demonstrate ‘Space Internet’
Constellations of spacecraft spanning different orbits would be explored to provide connectivity.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD Debuts Office to Help It 'Move Faster' on Artificial Intelligence
Officials provided an update on their nascent work to synchronize AI efforts across the CDO, JAIC and DDS.
Ideas
Is the Growth of Data Pedestrian or Problematic?
The intersection of cloud, edge computing and the exponential growth of data is going to increase the burden on organizations’ operations.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose Expanding Cybersecurity Support for Commercial Satellite Companies
New legislation would direct CISA to create a one-stop clearinghouse to help inform such entities.
Modernization
Digital Transformation Goes Nowhere Without Vision, NASA Official Says
The space agency has major plans to transform its operations.
Emerging Tech
Next National Defense Strategy Should Address Hybrid Warfare, Experts Say
Embracing innovative technology and more data sharing with allies should be part of the coming strategy, accordingto former Defense officials.
Emerging Tech
Privacy Advocates Connect Capitol Attack to Need for Data Protection Legislation
Sen. Ron Wyden joined citizen groups calling for limits on data collection as a way around an impasse over regulating free speech.
Modernization
In IT Modernization And Cloud Adoption, Don’t Overlook Employee Training
Training helps keep employees up to date on the latest tech and keep them engaged, according to GSA Cloud Optimization Director Thomas Santucci.
Ideas
How Open Data and Open-Source Approaches Can Help Federal Agencies Save Time and Lives
Open-data and open-source approaches are also the most efficient way to ensure data is up to date and freely shared in today’s world.
Digital Government
Experts Suggest Open Source Intelligence Has Important Role to Play in National Security
Open source intelligence is growing in importance.
Emerging Tech
Amazon Web Services Announces Second ‘Top Secret’ Cloud Region
The region is designed for U.S. defense, intelligence and national security agencies.
Digital Government
Report: U.S. Workforce Falling Behind Competitors in Digital Skills
Experts advocate better school curriculums and tax breaks for reskilling existing workforces.
Digital Government