Artificial Intelligence
Nerds Rejoice: Google Just Released its Internal Tool to Collaborate on AI
The software works a lot like Google Docs
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Increasingly Cautious About Internet of Things
Congressional discussion on connected devices centers more on the privacy and security of citizen data.
Digital Government
Twitter, Facebook and Google Head to the Hill
Congressional investigations into Russian political meddling expect answers from tech companies' lawyers.
Cybersecurity
Early Kaspersky Count Shows Anti-Virus Not Pervasive In Agencies
So far, fewer than half of agencies have reported finding the Russian anti-virus software on their systems, a DHS official said.
Digital Government
Census delays IT contracts, plays catchup on systems
At a quarterly meeting, Census announced it has delayed two key IT contracts, but following a requested funding increase, is catching up on IT systems development.
Cybersecurity
McAfee Stops Lettings Foreign Governments See Its Source Code
The company said such reviews create security risks.
Cybersecurity
Will warning labels shield users against insecure IoT?
A pair of Democratic lawmakers is backing new cybersecurity standards for connected devices, including a framework to identify and label products.
Digital Government
Why Nerds and Nurses Are Taking Over the U.S. Economy
A blockbuster report from government economists forecasts the workforce of 2026—a world of robot cashiers, well-paid math nerds, and so (so, so, so) many healthcare workers.
Cybersecurity
Dems see opportunity on cyber
The moderate New Democrat Coalition is looking for bipartisan support for a cybersecurity agenda focused on public-private cooperation.
Digital Government
How NATO Is Preparing to Fight Tomorrow’s Information Wars
As members fight off cyber attacks from Russia, here’s a deep dive into spending goals, partnerships, and policy debates about going on the offensive.
Cybersecurity
DHS: A 'vast majority' of agencies on track with Kaspersky directive
It is too soon to tell how long it will take to fully purge the embattled vendor from federal systems, according to a DHS official.
Digital Government
What to Expect When Twitter, Facebook, and Google Testify in Congress on Nov. 1
The companies will discuss the role they played in Russia’s attempt to influence the US presidential election.
Ideas
How Agencies Can Shift From Reactive to Proactive Insider Threat Defense
Smarter tools and rules can help keep agencies on top of what's happening on their networks.
Modernization
Cerner looks to government for growth
Health record software provider Cerner is poised to capitalize on gains in the government market.
Digital Government
Facebook’s Workplace Is Gaining Ground as it Prepares to Pounce on Slack
Facebook has started crawling into the last space in your life it hasn’t yet dominated.
Modernization
SBA CIO is 'burning bridges' to push modernization
Small Business Administration CIO Maria Roat said 2018 is all about consolidation and getting federal staff comfortable with ongoing cloud migration.
Cybersecurity
The Latest Ransomware Presents Itself as an Adobe Flash Player Download
The strain is known as Bad Rabbit.
Emerging Tech
Drone Delivery is One Step Closer with Trump Pilot Program
The Transportation Department and Federal Aviation Administration will allow state and local governments to set up drone innovation zones.
Digital Government
Twitter Bans Ads From Russian Media
The tech company cited a report from the intelligence community in their decision.
Modernization