Digital Government
DOD Opens Two Fresh Facilities to Field Next-Gen Supercomputers
Officials can access new office space, conference rooms—and high-performance capabilities—in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Enters Phase 2 of Project Targeting ‘Quantum Advantage’
Rigetti and USRA are supporting this future-facing effort.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI, ML Will Help the Government Tackle Climate Change, Experts Say
Artificial intelligence can help scientists better forecast the impacts of climate change across numerous arenas.
Emerging Tech
Extended Reality Sees Potential, Challenges Across Multiple Industries
A new GAO report itemizes how extended reality technologies can be used, and what other emerging tech needs to be bolstered to support its implementation.
Emerging Tech
Team Links Social Media Use to Worse Physical Health
Increased social media use led to more doctor visits and higher levels of chronic inflammation.
Emerging Tech
GSA Working to Expand on Social Security Administration’s Digital Identity System
There’s a solid cybersecurity argument for electronic verification, but equity can’t be neglected, observers say.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Should Reassess Geostationary Satellite Launch Plans, IG Says
It isn’t the first time the satellite program has come under scrutiny.
Emerging Tech
How mRNA and DNA Vaccines Could Soon Treat Cancers, HIV, Autoimmune Disorders and Genetic Diseases
Vaccines could be coming for issues we traditionally could not vaccinate against.
Digital Government
Information Warfare is Moving Beyond Nation States
Mis- and disinformation ecosystems extend beyond the usual bad state actors.
Emerging Tech
Congress Concerned Over Crypto's 'Massive' Energy Needs
The House Energy and Commerce Committee heard witness testimony on crypto’s power consumption, and renewables' role in making the industry sustainable.
Emerging Tech
Will Space Force Protect Orbiting Gas Stations and Bases on the Moon?
As U.S. companies venture farther from Earth, whether the newest service will protect them remains under discussion.
Emerging Tech
Data is the Fuel of Digital Transformation, Officials Say
Federal officials shared how they're tackling digital transformation.
Emerging Tech
5G is ‘Going Live’ at Tyndall Air Force Base
Verizon’s next-gen communications capabilities will enable emerging technologies—and enhanced streaming for personnel.
Modernization
New FITARA Grades Show Agencies Failing to Transition Off Legacy Networking Services
But agencies got all As on data center optimization, suggesting it may be time to retire or update that metric.
Cybersecurity
Biden Official Endorses Effort to Move Pipeline Cybersecurity Regulation to DOE
An emergency directive from the Transportation Security Administration following the Colonial Pipeline attack faced opposition from Senate Republicans after the industry complained they weren’t sufficiently consulted beforehand.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose Expanding Cybersecurity Support for Commercial Satellite Companies
New legislation would direct CISA to create a one-stop clearinghouse to help inform such entities.
Digital Government
Man Arrested For Alleged Exportation of Technology To Iran From U.S.
A dual American-Iranian citizen was arrested and charged with one count of conspiracy to illegally export technology and electronic equipment to Iran despite sanctions.
Emerging Tech
Microelectronics-Innovating Unit Gains New Designation from Defense Secretary
The classification enables the Pentagon to ensure that the “critical mission area remains relevant and viable.”
Emerging Tech