Artificial Intelligence
Can Computers Read? They're Learning To
Recognizing letters, while an easy task for humans, proves tricky for AI.
Cybersecurity
GAO Says Cybersecurity is Top Concern for 2020 Census
The Census Bureau has only tested four of 43 systems needed for the 2020 Census.
Cybersecurity
A Researcher Found a Bug That Let Him Access Google’s Database of Bugs
The results could be catastrophic if malicious hackers were to access this database.
Emerging Tech
What’s the Federal Government’s Role in Smart Cities?
A D.C. research and advocacy group says high tech infrastructure can’t be just a local project.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Could Be Secretly Mining Cryptocurrency on Your Computer
Kim Jong-un’s regime is experimenting with malware.
Digital Government
GSA, OPM Nominees Pledge to Build Public Trust Through Open Data Programs
Emily Webster Murphy, GSA administrator nominee, pledged to expand open data programs while Jeff Pon, OPM director nominee, said he promised to ramp up information security efforts.
Emerging Tech
This Tool Saves HUD Employees Weeks of Work
House of Urban Development Department employees would take days and even weeks to fulfill lawmakers’ requests until the agency launched CART.
Emerging Tech
What Happens to Your Email After You Die?
What if you leave no will and people need to know what you wanted done with your stuff?
Artificial Intelligence
What Agencies Need to Navigate the AI Frontier
Adopting artificial intelligence isn't a well-trodden path.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Ideas
Using Technology to Aid the Opioid Crisis' Innocent Victims
Manual processes are holding back the way governments could support children and families in crisis.
Digital Government
NASCIO: Federal Compliance Exercises Are Hindering State IT
Yejin Cooke, NASCIO’s director of government affairs, is getting the word out on why federal data security rules are holding back innovation—and even security itself—at the state level.
Digital Government
IRS Suspends $7 Million Equifax Contract
The suspension comes after additional security incidents at Equifax.
Digital Government
Census Needs $4.5B More for 2020 Count, Commerce Secretary Says
The funds are crucial to getting the IT back on track, Wilbur Ross told lawmakers.
Emerging Tech
Drones Let Scientists Get Inside Humpback Whale Blowholes
These flying drones, got much closer to these whales than humans typically can.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Government’s Hurricane-Hunting Satellite Scheduled to Launch Next Month
NOAA's sending a high-powered replacement into space to boost its weather forecasting capabilities.
Ideas
Customer Experience Bills Pose Hidden Risks for Citizens
A section of the bills calls for anonymizing data, but that could prevent some agencies from helping with their outreach missions.
Cybersecurity
More Than One-Third of Equifax’s UK Records May Have Been Exposed
Equifax has done it again.
Cybersecurity