Digital Government
Digital engagement is important to voters
The second round of findings from Adobe's Digital Government Survey shows that modernizing the government's online presence is an issue that both political parties can rally around.
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The US Government Wants IBM to Build Quantum Computers for It
These machines could be used to develop new drugs, crack codes, or potentially even create true artificial intelligence.
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These 6 Principles Could Change the Face of Federal Technology
New guiding principles and actions aim to boost the performance of federal technology for all agencies.
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Google’s Chairman Wants Algorithms to Censor the Internet for Hate Speech
We should build tools to help de-escalate tensions on social media—sort of like spell-checkers, but for hate and harassment.”
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Expert: Requirements Have No Place in Agile Development
“There is nothing required in agile,” said Greg Godbout, EPA chief technology officer, during an event in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.
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Continuing resolution may be needed to buy time for appropriations work
Congress may have to fund the government with a temporary spending measure while an omnibus appropriations bill is finalized.
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The evolving role of the chief data officer
Chief data officers are still finding out where they fit into agency plans and hierarchies.
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House Homeland Security Chairman Wants Commission to Study Encryption
Lawmakers are scrambling to find a way to ensure the government can spy on terrorist communications.
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The 15 Most Innovative Agencies in Government
Federal employees have once again rated NASA as the agency where innovation and creativity are most rewarded
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US Postal Service Will Now Email You Your Mail
Don't worry -- the mail will not be opened.
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DHS Wants to Use Data Science to Improve Threat Detection
Harnessing "the power of data sciences" is a key priority of a new DHS plan for securing critical infrastructure.
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Obama Hints at Policy Shift on Encryption
It could have serious consequences for the way Americans use technology.
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A-130 feedback urges more emphasis on commercial cloud in IT policy revisions
The long-awaited revisions to the federal government's key IT policy document don't include enough emphasis on commercial cloud, according to industry commentators.
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DHS chief plans changes to terror alert system
Secretary Jeh Johnson is planning modifications to the terrorism alert system to make it more responsive to murkier threats and is considering changes to the K-1 visa program.
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Carnegie Mellon professor to serve as FTC's chief technologist
Carnegie Mellon University professor Lorrie Faith Cranor will replace Ashkan Soltani as chief technologist, the consumer protection agency announced on Dec. 3.
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Feds don't need shutdown plans, lawmakers say
Members of Congress do not anticipate a government shutdown even though there are only four legislative days left to come to a bipartisan agreement on a spending bill.
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Why the U.S. Postal Service Has the Best Customer Service in Government
The agency's "customer-obsessed" approach ranks highest in the federal government alongside the National Park Service.
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Treasury’s USASpending.gov Revamp Might Be Bumpy, Official Says
Treasury's online federal spending tracker might still have some kinks by May 2017.
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