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Religious Life Was Converting to Tech Before COVID

Livestreamed services, which people view from home, are the new normal.

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People Want Data Privacy but Don't Always Know What They're Getting

Differential privacy has recently emerged as a leading technique and is being rapidly adopted.

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For the Military, Destroying the Earth in Games May Help to Save the Real World

Simulated war games may have significant real-world ramifications.

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ICAM, CDM Put Identity-Based Security Front and Center

Agencies must be able to identify, monitor and manage all people, applications and devices that access government resources.

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AI Checks out 'Rash Selfies' to Detect Lyme Disease

Researchers trained the tool to identify redness associated from Lyme disease from other skin problems.

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7 Tips for Staying Safe as COVID-19 Cases Rise and Colder Weather Heightens the Risk

Protective measures are still essential.

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Stop the IT Blame Game

Agencies need visibility for the right people at the right time.

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How RFPs Contribute to Failed Digitization Efforts

The procurement strategies of the past are no longer enough to meet the demands of the ever-evolving technology-enabled world we live in.

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Ideas from Others May Prevent 'Fixation' on Your First Solutions

When attempting to solve problems, people often fall back on prior experiences that worked.

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In Response to the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act

There is a balance that needs to be maintained between national security posture and upholding privacy—a balance that this bill is missing. 

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3 Ways to Get Your Point Across While Wearing a Mask – Tips from an Award-Winning Speech Coach

Without question, masks have disrupted social interactions.

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Teachers Play a Critical Role in Shaping Girls' Future as Coders

Educators need to be aware of their own implicit biases that can lead to differences in how they recognize what girls can do in coding.

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The Chinese MSS Is Attacking Us with Our Own Tools

Here’s how to get ahead of the adversary with integrated cyber defenses.

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In a Battle of AI Versus AI, Researchers Are Preparing for the Coming Wave of Deepfake Propaganda

Deepfake detection as a field of research was begun a little over three years ago.

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Phones in Class Don't Actually Hamper Learning

A two-year study among a large group of students shows that learning and grades are not negatively affected when the students use their mobile device in class.

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Being Outdoors Doesn’t Mean You're Safe from COVID-19 – a White House Event Showed What Not to Do

You’re not in a protective bubble when outdoors.

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Why the Government Should Get Comfortable with Technology Escrow for Classified IP

An escrow can reduce the risks if there are unexpected issues with your technology vendor.

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How a Government-Linked Foundation Could Speed the Spread of New Clean-Energy Technologies

A clean energy foundation could help innovations cross the valley of death.

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Government Helps Design Tech to Improve Children’s Focus Amid Pandemic

Remote learning is more than just forcing your child to sit up and stare at the screen during online classes.

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3 Research-Based Ways to Cope with the Uncertainties of Pandemic Life

Many people feel they’re drowning in unanswered questions and the anxiety they provoke.