Ideas
6 Important Truths about COVID-19 Vaccines
Many experts estimate that between 70% and 90% of the population must be vaccinated to block the spread of the virus and reach herd immunity.
Digital Government
JADC2 Concept All About Moving Data, Air Force Chief of Staff Says
Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., said dialogue among services on data and the JADC2 concept should happen more regularly.
Modernization
Census Bureau Opts for Small Business to Support Digital Communication Strategy
The bureau is planning a virtual industry day ahead of the release of a formal request for proposals.
Ideas
How to Use Analytics Data and Smart Experiments to Optimize Agency Services
Keep in mind that optimization is a never-ending process.
Artificial Intelligence
How NSF and Amazon Are Collectively Tackling Artificial Intelligence-Based Bias
An agency official shared an update on the Program on Fairness in AI.
Ideas
To Close the Gender Gap, Fight Pay Secrecy
Between 2017-18, nearly half of full-time workers reported they were either discouraged or formally prohibited from discussing wages and salaries.
Ideas
How Many People Get 'Long COVID'—and Who Is Most at Risk?
Numerous studies over the past few months have shown that about 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 will have symptoms that last longer than the typical two weeks.
Emerging Tech
DARPA, Linux Foundation Partner to Advance 5G
A new agreement will create an open-source software ecosystem to support government technology research and development.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans Executive Action in Response to Hack Involving SolarWinds
The official leading the effort said changes are necessary to allow information sharing within the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Despite Security Concerns, Online Voting Advances
Online voting is likely to become more popular as technology improves and as election officials seek ways to expand access to the ballot. But security experts warn of hacking threats.
Modernization
DOD Secured Fair Prices Despite Rapid Shift to Mass Telework, Audit Finds
The department also was able to reduce cybersecurity risks as it bought IT products and services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an inspector general report concluded.
Ideas
Dress Codes Can Suit Changing Ideals
Sartorial style can be wielded to challenge hierarchies and offer new political ideals in their stead.
Emerging Tech
DOD’s Smart Warehouse-Enabling 5G Network is Officially In the Works
An initial demonstration should occur this summer, an official said.
Cybersecurity
NIST Issues ‘Foundational Profile’ for Secure GPS Use
An executive order instructed the Commerce Department to produce profiles—plural—that sector-specific agencies could use to develop contractual language on the issue.
Digital Government
How Commerce Department Data Efforts Moved from ‘First Gear to Third Gear’
Thomas Beach, the Commerce Department’s interim CDO, talked with Nextgov about how his agency’s data work has evolved from focusing on governance to deliverables.
Digital Government
CDO Council Outlines Fresh Plans for New Year
The nascent group shared details via its first report to Congress—and on a new public website.
Modernization
State Department Wants a Small Business to Manage Its Cloud Office
The vendor will support the relatively new Cloud Program Management Office.
Ideas
COVID-19 Has Made Americans Lonelier than Ever – Here’s How AI Can Help
Millions of isolated people have found comfort by chatting with an AI bot.
Ideas
FAA Releases Remote ID, the Largest Regulatory Change for Drones In Years
Part of the purpose is to allow for more complex operations in the future.
Modernization