Emerging Tech
Consumers Think The Government’s Voice Should Be Female
People would use a government version of Siri or Alexa as long as it sounded human, a new survey shows.
Modernization
What's New in Apple's iOS 11?
An updated operating system always comes with a few surprises.
Emerging Tech
Why Would Anyone Fear a Self-Driving Car?
An advocate for the technology argues that the leap of faith it demands is one that Americans have already made.
Emerging Tech
This Encrypted Ride-Sharing App Could Be the Future of Transportation
It's like Uber for those who care about their privacy
Emerging Tech
DOJ Asks High Court to Clarify Email Warrants Abroad
The Justice Department says it should be able to produce warrants for emails held by U.S. companies even if they’re stored abroad; tech companies disagree.
Digital Government
How Bots Can Help DARPA's Confidence Problem
The Pentagon R&D unit wants to automate the process of assessing scientific studies.
Artificial Intelligence
How Not to Win an AI Arms Race With China
A lawmaker’s proposal to curb Chinese investment in U.S. artificial-intelligence firms has more than a few critics.
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: The White House Office of American Innovation's Priorities
Matt Lira, special assistant to the president for innovation, will clarify the office’s role in government.
Emerging Tech
Trump Asks Tech Companies: How Can Government Help You?
As "tech week" continues, companies selling drones and other emerging technology briefed the White House on their challenges.
Digital Government
Deportation Is Going High-Tech Under Trump
The process began with Obama, but the new administration is using technology designed for tracking down terrorists to surveil immigrants more than ever before.
Digital Government
An Insider's Take on What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract
Former Digital Services Head Eric Hysen took to Medium to share his thoughts on FLASH’s failure.
Emerging Tech
NASA to Study Artificial Organs on the Space Station
The agency wants to know how microgravity may affect bodies traveling deeper in space.
Emerging Tech
Who Will Build the Next Big Tech Hub?
A new report digs into the metrics of America’s emerging tech hubs, and finds some surprises.
Digital Government
Think Beyond Modernization, Tech Execs Told Trump
Silicon Valley bigwigs discussed machine learning, open data and the need for government spending on research.
Emerging Tech
A Silicon Valley Congressman Takes On Amazon
The freshman House representative Ro Khanna wants to see a broad rethinking of how the government evaluates mergers like Amazon-Whole Foods.
Emerging Tech