President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Clean Energy Manufacturing
Defense officials said invoking the act would reduce reliance on foreign powers for energy resources.
Pentagon Calls for New Ideas in ‘Third Wave’ of AI Evolution
A new artificial intelligence program attempts to streamline machine learning algorithms to make better warfighting decisions.
FBI, DOJ Seize Website Addresses, Associated Illegal Data Sales, Hacking Services
International law enforcement targeted and confiscated three internet domain names that sell cyberattacks and personal information.
With New Hires, Pentagon’s AI Office Reaches Full Operating Capability
The Defense Department announced several new appointments this week.
How the Pentagon Plans to Manage Inflation Costs in Contracts
The Defense Department urged contracting officers to "be mindful" of the varying impacts of inflation and "limit the scope" of equity pay adjustment clauses, according to new guidance.
How ‘Cultural Artifacts’ Impede DOD's Ability to go Big on AI
Pushing AI to the battlefield to help commanders make more informed decisions also means confronting the Defense Department’s worst enemy: the budget process.
Peachtree Corners Continues to Lead the Way in American Smart Cities
Nextgov checked back in with the city that houses the innovative Curiosity Lab.
US Frontier Supercomputer Named Fastest in the World
The Frontier exscale system has been in development by Department of Energy researchers since 2019.
Lawmakers Debate Government Sanctioned Digital Currency
Fed Board of Governors Vice Chair Lael Brainard said stablecoins could work with CBDCs, but focus will shift to research and cybersecurity protections.
Asteroids Reveal Our Solar System's Chaotic Infancy
The early solar system was not a peaceful place.
Boeing’s F/A-18 Outshines Lockheed’s Flashy Hypersonic Jet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
But can the Super Hornet’s star turn keep the production line open?
Secretary of State Makes Case for Tech-Centered Strategy to Counter China
The secretary delivered a speech outlining the administration’s policy toward Beijing as Congress tries to reconcile legislation that would provide at least $50 billion to increase domestic production of semiconductors.
HHS Establishes Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
The Health and Human Services secretary also appointed an acting deputy director to manage the office.
FTC Fines Twitter For ‘Deceptive’ User Data Sharing
The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on the social media company before, and now demands $150 million in penalty fees for sharing user information.
Senate Homeland Clears Bill to Avoid Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting
A hearing the committee held leading up to the bill’s markup focused on a shortage of procurement officials in the federal workforce, which an industry witness said could be addressed if it weren’t for inflexible ethics rules.
Federal Advisory Group Report Focuses On Diversifying AI Research and Development
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force issued a report outlining a framework for national AI research and development, hinting on equitable datasets and computing access.
Energy Issues $40 Million to Provide STEM Training for Historically Underrepresented Groups
The funding comes from the Energy Department’s “Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce” initiative.
Democratic Lawmakers Implore Google To Halt Geo Data Collection
A slew of Democratic lawmakers asked Google to stop harvesting geodata from Android devices amid fear of abortion-related prosecutions.
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
DOD to Debut Virtual Desktops for Certain Highly Classified Programs
The effort, which sunsets "Chinstrap" desktop hardware, has been a key priority in the Pentagon's CIO shop.
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