Digital Government

Is Congress transparent enough?

Legislative data is public and online, but transparency advocates are looking to make more-granular aspects of the lawmaking process easier to track and understand.

Digital Government

Audit: DHS’ Human Capital System Still in Bad Shape

PALMS last year caused one member of Congress to exclaim, “$180 million pissed away.”

Digital Government

4 Things You Need to Build Your Analytics Team

Three analytic practitioners share best practices for building a successful analytics shop.

Digital Government

Is government ready for AI?

Dozens of agencies are at least dabbling in artificial intelligence, but big concerns remain about transparency and the impact on the human workforce.

Digital Government

Jay-Z, Chris Sacca, Dave McClure: Powerful Men Admit Hurting Women, Are Congratulated for Personal Growth

The founder of the influential Silicon Valley incubator 500 Startups officially resigned from his company following a scandal.

Digital Government

Postal Service Busted Up a Billion-Dollar Drug Problem with Data

A scam attempting to fleece the government for millions of dollars was unearthed thanks to data analytics.

Digital Government

FTC Slams Online Loan Company For Hawking Consumer Data

Blue Global Media was slapped with a $104 million settlement, though the company is unable to pay it.

Digital Government

GSA 'grossly mismanaged' TTS, special counsel says

The independent Office of Special Counsel backs whistleblower claims that innovation shops at GSA were poorly managed.

Digital Government

Today’s Interconnected Systems Magnify Simple Human Errors at Frightening Speed And Scale

A glitch in after-hours trading July 3 caused some Nasdaq-listed prices to go haywire.

Digital Government

Government Wants to Detect Bio-engineered Threats

Whether it's a lab goof or by design, the intelligence community wants to spot engineered biological organisms.

Digital Government

Private Mobility Services Need To Share Their Data. Here's How.

If ride-hailing companies want to act like public buses, cities will need their numbers to make policy decisions.

Digital Government

Former Pentagon Money Man to Oversee Defense of NATO Computer Networks

Kevin Scheid returns to the alliance as members eye spending increases to pay for cyber projects and traditional weapons.

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'Forest Bathing': How Microdosing on Nature Can Help With Stress

The practice, long-popular in Japan, is gaining traction in the U.S. as a way of harnessing the health benefits of being outdoors.

Digital Government

This Trend in Teen Communication Just May Make the World a Better Place

The rise of the wholesome meme is just one small part of a broader movement towards internet positivity.