Emerging Tech
White House, NIH Directors Weigh in on Proposed Health and Human Services Research Arm
The proposed $6.5 billion Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health will need a very specific work culture and an inspiring first leader to be successful, key officials said.
Digital Government
Pentagon May Be Underestimating IT Investment Risks, GAO Says
The Government Accountability Office evaluated 10 programs at a higher risk level than what was reported by DOD, according to a new report.
Ideas
Why Connected-Device Security Is Key to Expanding DOD 5G Adoption
More connected internet-of-things devices, sensors and endpoints mean an expanded attack surface.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S., EU Create Council to Consider and Coordinate Tech Standards
It could be a vessel to puzzle out new regulations, according to the Commerce secretary.
Emerging Tech
Will the Government's UFO Report Show We’re not Alone?
An astronomy expert breaks down what he expects from the government's upcoming UFO report and whether humans are alone in the universe.
Digital Government
Lawmaker Says Pentagon Cloud Migration Shouldn’t Stumble Because of JEDI Delays
The top lawmaker on the House Armed Services cyber and tech subcommittee also said DOD has to move beyond a focus on migration toward cloud security and optimization.
Cybersecurity
FCC Advances Efforts to Remove Untrusted Chinese Equipment from US Market
The Commission has set a date to vote on its most recent order for companies to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE and other gear from their networks.
Emerging Tech
Microsoft Joins Space-Focused Threat Intelligence Sharing Community
The company is the newest named founding member of Space ISAC.
Digital Government
House Dems Propose $50M for Tech Modernization Fund in Fiscal 2022
The draft 2022 Financial Services and General Government funding bill includes millions for IT modernization at Treasury, GSA, OPM and more.
Artificial Intelligence
Deputy Defense Secretary Says US Needs to Defend Its Artificial Intelligence Better
AI safety is often overlooked in the private sector, but Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks wants the Defense Department to lead a cultural change.
Emerging Tech
Reps Call for Review Into Alleged FBI ‘Misconduct’ Against Chinese Scientist Accused of Spying
They asked the Inspector General to launch a new investigation.
Digital Government
Advocacy Group Asks Biden Administration to Consider 7 Reforms for Governmentwide Contracts
A group of federal contractors want to see the governmentwide acquisition contract, or GWAC, program process improved for innovative and non-traditional vendors.
Emerging Tech
‘This May Not Be The Big One’: Army Scientists Warn of Worse Potential Pandemics
The service is closing in on a “pan-coronavirus” vaccine and on synthetic antibodies that could protect a population before spread. But that may not be enough.
Emerging Tech
Military to Use Lasers to Send Data From Space to Drones
In the first experiment of its kind, military researchers will attempt to link drones to satellites via light.
Emerging Tech
Feds Aim to Standardize Geographic Information Systems Across the 911 Landscape
A new solicitation offers a glimpse into the next generation of 911.
Emerging Tech
Verizon Awarded $495 Million Contract for DOD Supercomputing Network Modernization
The company won the fourth iteration of the Defense Research Engineering Network contract.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Propose $50 Million Federal Program to Support Rural Patients
If passed, a new bill could increase telehealth and remote patient monitoring in places with limited broadband access.
Ideas
The First Mobile Phone Call Was 75 Years Ago – What It Takes for Technologies to Go from Breakthrough to Big Time
Technology development really occurs on a timescale of decades.
Cybersecurity
NSA: Test Unified Communications Patches Before Installing
Guidance from the National Security Agency aims to protect communications carried over the internet from eavesdropping, denial-of-service attacks and other dangers.
Emerging Tech