Artificial Intelligence
NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence
France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.
Emerging Tech
Automation Will Be a Requirement of a Shrinking Workforce, Not Its Cause, Officials Say
While the budget focuses on reducing headcount, officials said that isn’t the goal of pushing more automation.
Modernization
Another Defense Agency Migrates Data to Amazon Cloud
The Defense Health Agency joins a growing list of defense agencies moving their data to the commercial cloud.
Emerging Tech
Tech Giants Will Brief Lawmakers on the Spread of Terrorist Content Online
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Microsoft will be asked about how the New Zealand shooter’s video spread so quickly.
Ideas
Trust Me, I’m An Artificial Intelligence From Washington
People tend to question everything. So what chance does AI have?
Digital Government
Federal Contractor Numbering System Gets First New Managing Vendor After 20 Years
The DUNS number—a unique ID for organizations doing business with the government—will be phased out in favor of a new identifier with a new name and vendor.
Artificial Intelligence
In the Age of AI, Expect ‘Lifelong Learning’ to Stay Employed
Jobs will be disrupted and the way people work will change, experts said.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats Are Emerging Faster Than DHS Can Address Them, Secretary Says
The agency needs industry to help it “innovate while under attack,” according to Kirstjen Nielsen.
Modernization
GSA Releases Technology Business Management Playbook
After several months of development, the General Services Administration and the Education Department share what they learned by implementing TBM.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Launches AI.gov
All of the federal government’s initiatives and resources around artificial intelligence can be accessed under one top-level domain.
Emerging Tech
Kamala Harris's $15 Million Proposal to Fix Local Government Tech
The 2020 presidential candidate introduced a bill to help local governments modernize their digital services. Is this the lifeline cities need?
Emerging Tech
Trump's 2020 Budget Would Cut Non-Defense R&D by $10 Billion
The request comes as the administration urges agencies to double down on research in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Cybersecurity
White House Requests More Than $17.4 Billion for Federal Cyber Efforts
Under the president’s 2020 budget proposal, the Pentagon’s cyber coffers would grow while funds for some civilian agencies dry up.
Emerging Tech
Energy Aims to Launch America’s First Exascale Supercomputer by 2021
Insiders say the first-of-its-kind machine will accelerate innovation and discovery across the health, defense and climate sectors—and beyond.
Cybersecurity
House VA Committee Looks into Trolls Targeting Veterans Groups
Someone’s spreading misinformation to veterans and their families and Congress wants to know who.
Ideas
Getting Leaders Onboard for Data Governance
Everyone from top to bottom should be working toward a culture of data stewardship.
Artificial Intelligence
Hurd: Congress Must Make Sure Artificial Intelligence Maintains Western Values
Lawmakers need to pave the way for AI by encouraging widespread 5G adoption, Rep. Will Hurd said.
Emerging Tech
Facial Recognition Bill Would Ban Companies From Sharing Your Face Without Consent
A bipartisan bill introduced this week would strengthen consumer protections around facial recognition technology.
Policy