Artificial Intelligence
China Is ‘Danger Close’ to US in AI Race, DOD AI Chief Says
JAIC leader stresses that AI ethics guidelines don’t slow down the United States. In fact, they are essential.
Cybersecurity
Energy Launches Supply Chain Program As Watchdog Called for More Action
The Energy Department has been focused on securing the generation and transmission of power, but distribution processes are also increasingly vulnerable.
Emerging Tech
Republican Lawmakers Push for Billions in Boosts to Science Agency Budgets
Their re-introduced bill also calls for a national S&T strategy—and new requirements, including a supply chain-tracking database.
Ideas
People Gave Up on Flu Pandemic Measures a Century Ago When They Tired of Them – and Paid a Price
If we have anything to learn from the history of the 1918 influenza pandemic, it is that a premature return to pre-pandemic life risks more cases and more deaths.
Digital Government
Senate Bill Would Force Companies to Safeguard Consumer Data
The bill outlines “reasonable” duties of care, loyalty and confidentiality for companies to follow or face fines.
Ideas
Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers
This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.
Modernization
The FCC Wants Your Feedback to Improve Broadband Access
In an effort to create more accurate maps detailing broadband connections and service, the Federal Communications Commission is collecting first-hand accounts from users.
Cybersecurity
New Software Vendor Standards Coming Within Weeks, CISA Head Says
The White House is leading an interagency effort focused on software development that will determine federal procurement of information technology.
Modernization
Deputy Federal CIO on Fate of Trump-era IT Policies
The Office of American Innovation, Cloud Smart and the Federal Reskilling Academy are some of Trump-era tech policies left behind. Now the Biden team must decide what to do with them.
Modernization
How DISA Is Shifting to DEOS Cloud Tools as Interim Telework Solutions Sunset
DISA’s program director for the enterprisewide collaboration tools contract said the agency is creating a guide for other components to ease migration, including navigating security levels.
Ideas
Without Threat Intelligence, AI is Just a Buzzword
Smart threat intelligence starts with good data.
Ideas
Why Can't the IRS Just Send Americans a Refund – or a Bill?
At least 30 countries permit return-free filing, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Cybersecurity
CISA Will Use New Authority Over Internet Service Providers to Fight Ransomware, Official Says
Acting CISA Director Brandon Wales praised the government’s coordination absent a national cyber director.
Emerging Tech
Watchdog Says Software Development Issues May Force F-35 Delay
The Government Accountability Office found the Defense Department’s current modernization schedule “is not rooted in reality.”
Emerging Tech
Health Agencies Seek Face Mask Designs of the Future
Federal officials want innovators to reimagine the protective products.
Modernization
IRS Offers First Look at $2.6B Contract Touching All Its IT Systems
The new Enterprise Development, Operations Services contract will include developing new systems and improving the efficiency of existing applications.
Ideas
What Trump Got Wrong About Protecting GPS Users and America
The Global Positioning System has become the world’s most widely used tech utility.
Modernization
For State's COVID Contact Tracing Apps, Privacy Tops Utility
More than 28 million people in the United States have downloaded the mobile apps or activated exposure notifications on their smartphones
Digital Government
Survey: Nearly 1 in 4 Consumers Distrust Government COVID Data
The survey also showed significant levels of distrust in some emerging technologies.
Modernization