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New Technology May Soon Require a Dedicated Space Force

Whether a Space Force exists or not, the Pentagon's research arm is looking at space strategically.

Emerging Tech

Should We Give Kids an Internet of Their Own?

Instead of regulating the internet to protect young people, give them a youth-net of their own.

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How Search Adds Value to Legacy Data

Scalable search allows agencies to gradually pull structured and unstructured data into a modern environment.

Digital Government

Floating Cities Aren’t the Answer to Climate Change

UN-Habitat is looking at high-tech urban islands as a potential survival fix for communities at risk from rising seas. This isn’t what resilience looks like.

Ideas

The Art (Not Science) of Deepfakes

Modern machine-learning technology brings deepfakes within reach of anyone.

Ideas

3 Reasons Why Spending a Little More on Your Server Now Will Save a Lot Later

Upgrades later could have hidden costs.

Ideas

How Ghost Army Tactics Can Help Federal Agencies Win the War on Hackers

Traditional strategies no longer suffice.

Ideas

How AI and Automation Can Uncover Attacks in the 2020 Election

Stopping phishing attacks is harder than it sounds.

Ideas

Is Your Agency Ready for AI?

Federal agencies can be particularly susceptible to AI failure, for several reasons.

Ideas

The Promise and Limitations of AI in Cybersecurity

In the cybersecurity arena, hype runs deep, and AI is no exception.

Ideas

It’s Time To Make Data Strategic For Our Navy

The U.S. Navy’s future lethality depends on a new digital culture.

Ideas

Are Government Robots Coming For Your Job?

The government’s goal right now is to promote its robot employees to higher tasks.

Ideas

Understanding the Terminology Around Citizen Service Delivery Technology

The terminology surrounding these new tools can be confusing and misused

Ideas

The Pathway to Machine Learning in Federal

The beginning of the journey starts with data.

Ideas

What to Do When the Russian Government Wants to Blackmail You

Russian officials have a long history of using compromising material, or kompromat, as a weapon against political opponents.

Ideas

6 Ways Federal Agencies Can Overcome Complexity and Improve Mission Performance

The unknown presents the greatest danger.

Ideas

Heartland Cities Are Stuck. Washington Can Help Them.

In an unprecedented era of winner-take-all urbanism, left-behind cities need federal help.

Ideas

Commercial CX Trends for Federal Agencies to Consider Today

Here are the top digital customer service trends used by leading commercial brands that hold promise for government leaders in 2019.

Ideas

Social Security Numbers Are Irreplaceable But Not Irreparable

We can't start from scratch.

Ideas

White House Takes Important Step to Accelerate AI Adoption

It’s hard to overstate AI’s importance: It’s the biggest commercial opportunity in the world right now.