Modernization
Agriculture Funds More than $1 Billion in Projects to Boost Rural Infrastructure
The broadband and electric investments aim to benefit more than 1.5 million businesses and residents.
Ideas
Abusing a Robot Won't Hurt It, but It Could Make You a Crueller Person
The influence of robots on human behaviour is increasingly relevant.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Wants More Work from the Defense Department
A senior vice president ruled out working directly on weapons programs, but said other areas are fair game.
Modernization
Can CBP Stand Up an Electronic Health Records System in 90 Days?
Lawmakers eager to see Customs and Border Protection digitize its health care system are pushing a bill that would give the agency three months to go from paper to electronic records.
Cybersecurity
House Committee to Hold Hearing on the Online Exploitation of Veterans
A veteran, a scientist and representatives from Facebook and Twitter are all set to testify.
Policy
Federal Lawmakers Push '.Gov' Web Addresses For Local Governments
A new U.S. Senate bill comes amid concerns that online criminals can “spoof” the public with fake government websites.
Modernization
Vets Can Now See VA, Private Sector Health Data in iPhone App
Apple’s Health app now integrates with Veterans Affairs’ patient data API, giving veterans access to their medical information on their phones.
Ideas
Analyst, Analyze Thyself!
Analytics professionals spend more time gathering data than they dedicate to analyzing it, according to a recent survey.
Digital Government
Senate Lawmakers Want to Pop Social Media Filter Bubbles
A newly proposed bill would require large social media companies to give users the chance to opt out of algorithmically curated content.
Modernization
Two-Thirds of Air Force’s $5.5B IT Contract Goes To Small Businesses
The General Services Administration announced 75 awards on the 2GIT contract, which is open to all federal buyers.
Artificial Intelligence
US Reliance on China Problematic for AI Efforts, Commission Says
But despite concerns, Eric Schmidt and Bob Work warn that decoupling from China 'will hurt the United States.'
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants Self-Service Stations for Airport Security
The tech would allow passengers to screen themselves and skip lengthy lines at today’s security checkpoints.
Artificial Intelligence
FTC to Explore the Promises and Potential Abuses of Voice Cloning Technology
The agency plans to host a public workshop early next year.
Modernization
VA Stands Up Private, Virtual Exam Rooms to Bring Telehealth to Rural Communities
The agency is collaborating with corporate partners to provide veterans with comfortable, private spaces to have video appointments with their VA providers, much closer to home.
Cybersecurity
DISA Official: ‘No One Knows’ How Cyber Standards Will Impact Contractor Pool
Many small businesses might find themselves excluded from the Pentagon’s most sensitive tech projects under the new Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
Emerging Tech
Top 60 Finalists For FBI’s Major IT Services Recompete Will Be Announced Soon
The bureau has taken its time crafting the next central IT services contract. But contracting officers say the process is moving toward the finish.
Cybersecurity
IG: Social Security’s Information Security Program is ‘Not Effective,’ Says Watchdog
The agency’s annual FISMA audit showed significant, recurring weaknesses in every area.
Cybersecurity
A Plan to Engage Hackers in Election Security
The Information Technology-Information Sharing and Analysis Center wants to create a coordinated vulnerability disclosure program that could alert vendors about security flaws in their voting systems.
Ideas
The Zero-Day War? How Cyber is Reshaping the Future of the Most Combustible Conflicts
Recent history has shown that states often use their offensive cyber arsenals to achieve surprisingly de-escalatory effects.
Emerging Tech