Emerging Tech
NOAA Launches Supercomputing Upgrade to Beef Up Weather Forecasts
The agency is replacing existing systems with two new, more powerful Cray computers.
NIST Expects to Create Privacy Guidelines for Smaller Organizations
National Institute of Standards and Technology Director Walter Copan offered insights in how the agency’s privacy framework came together and its future.
Presidential Advisers Set Timeline for Report on Options to Secure 5G Networks
Officials reaffirmed the administration’s view that software-defined networking is the best way to secure next-gen telecommunications.
White House Tech Chief Calls Europe’s AI Principles Clumsy Compared to U.S. Approach
Analysts disagreed with the assessment, calling the EU white paper a good start for developing a risk-based approach to regulating artificial intelligence.
House Subcommittee Knocking at Amazon’s Door Over Ring Data
The chairman of a House Oversight panel wants a briefing with Amazon officials about the consumer security tool.
8 Tips to Make Your Gadget's Battery Last Longer
Time to rethink that rapid charger.
NOAA to Use Microsoft AI to Advance Protection of Endangered Species
The technology will help researchers determine ice seals from rocks and free up scientists from data notation.
Border Patrol Needs Automated Sensors to Cover Watery Blindspots
Homeland Security is looking for a technical solution to give border agents situational awareness about illegal watercraft and the potential risks of interdiction.
DARPA Wants Research on Regrowing Human Organs
The research agency is asking for insight and novel approaches to spark organ regeneration in mammals.
Pentagon to Adopt Detailed Principles for Using AI
Sources say the list will closely follow an October report from a defense advisory board.
VA Reveals Industry Partners for First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Through early adoption, the Veterans Affairs Department aims to help the entire health care industry visualize, access and co-develop 5G’s full potential.
AI Algorithms Intended to Root Out Welfare Fraud Often End Up Punishing the Poor Instead
These systems must be designed in ways that are fair, transparent and accountable to prevent hurting society’s most vulnerable.
Trump's Federal Personnel Point Person to Step Down
Margaret Weichert will leave the White House after nearly three years of pushing an aggressive agenda.
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