Artificial Intelligence
How Much Does Artificial Intelligence Threaten National Security?
One lawmaker proposed a commission to examine the emerging tech through a national security lens.
Modernization
FBI Issues Timeline for Secretive IT Support Contract
The bureau rolled out key dates—but not other details—for its next-generation IT contract.
Digital Government
How Mapping And Data Could Make The Census Cheaper
The tool can help the bureau tailor outreach efforts and find potential employees.
Modernization
President’s Management Agenda Is All About IT Modernization
Administration leaders unveiled the agenda in Kansas City, Missouri, promising success in IT modernization efforts where others have failed.
Cybersecurity
Better Threat Sharing is Just the First Step in Securing Elections, Senate Committee Says
The intelligence committee previewed far more recommendations, including better attribution.
Digital Government
Facebook Just Blocked This Cambridge Analytica Affiliate. Why Does It Still Have a State Department Contract?
Strategic Communications Laboratories worked with Cambridge Analytica, which reportedly used social-media data to target likely Trump voters.
Artificial Intelligence
HHS Wants to Use AI to Buy in Bulk
The agency wants to use artificial intelligence to find hidden efficiencies in contract data.
Modernization
The IRS System Processing Your Taxes is Almost 60 Years Old
The IRS’ Individual Master File may be the oldest IT system in government and its failure could disrupt tax processing nationwide.
Ideas
What Federal Mobile Security is Missing
We need to rethink our approach to fighting foreign cyber threats.
Cybersecurity
Here Are Some Key Challenges to Critical Infrastructure Security
Researchers should focus on when humans need to be in the loop and when machines can take charge.
Cybersecurity
Auditor Finds Infosec Weaknesses in Most FBI Domains
The severity of the weaknesses isn’t clear from the annual report summary.
Emerging Tech
Agencies Need to Quit Being Difficult Customers If They Want Startup Tech
Even posting project solicitations in more popular places could help agencies find new partners solutions, tech experts said.
Cybersecurity
NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them
The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.
Cybersecurity
Scammers Are Using Fake IRS Sites To Steal Your Personal Info
They're also spoofing tax preparers' websites, security researchers said.
Modernization
Trump Administration Mum on Nationalizing 5G
The proposal is still on the table, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, though localities may find their authority on public rights of way preempted regardless.
Modernization
GSA Awards First Wave of Contracts in White House’s IT Overhaul
The five awards will support each pillar of the IT Modernization Centers of Excellence program.
Policy
5G Faceoff on Capitol Hill
Localities want more of a say in broadband policymaking. The U.S. wireless industry wants to win its race with China.
Modernization
Protest on JEDI Cloud Support Contract Dismissed
The Government Accountability Office dismissed a bid protest filed in February against a $7 million sole-source cloud support contract related to the Defense Department’s JEDI Acquisition.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Is Not the Right Tool for Everything, Top Army Scientist Says
AI isn’t always the right fix for every problem, experts warned.
Modernization