Digital Government
Trump budget stresses modernization, cyber
The administration rolls out a $210 million IT modernization fund and puts cybersecurity front and center in its $4.4 trillion budget request.
Cybersecurity
Cryptojacking Scheme Affects U.S. And U.K. Government Websites
The websites were forced to mine the cryptocurrency Monero.
Digital Government
Trump Budget Calls for Slight Increase In IT Spending
The president’s 2019 budget proposal includes $45.8 billion for IT infrastructure and services, with $210 million for the Technology Modernization Fund.
Artificial Intelligence
'Wouldn’t It Be Great If We Could Shoot Someone in the Face at 200 Kilometers?'
What the U.S. Air Force wants out of artificial intelligence — and an exclusive look into its next project to fuse everything.
Acquisition
DIUx gets a big boost in FY19 budget
The administration signals its commitment to changing DOD's acquisition and IT culture by more than doubling its proposed investment in the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget includes funds for wall, cyber and border tech
The $2.2 billion request for fiscal year 2019 holds steady on cybersecurity programs and makes a new push for the E-Verify program.
People
DOJ's Kevin Deeley passes away
The Justice Department's hard-working, award-winning Deputy CIO died over the weekend, the agency confirmed.
Digital Government
Chinese Police Are Wearing Sunglasses That Can Recognize Faces
The devices have already helped nab seven fugitives.
Emerging Tech
Russian Nuclear Scientists Were Arrested for Using a Supercomputer to Mine Bitcoin
The supercomputer is housed in the Federal Nuclear Center in Sarov, a restricted area with high security.
Digital Government
What to Know About the CLOUD Act
Lawmakers also weigh in on bug bounties and advance customer experience and open data bills.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Wireless Charging Is Almost Here
But don't throw away your charger just yet.
People
Challenges facing the new CIO
The Trump administration has a blueprint for IT modernization, and the new federal CIO pick Suzette Kent is walking point on the challenge in her first government -- and first tech -- position.
Artificial Intelligence
Survey: 86% of Feds Would Use Robotic Automation If Possible
Feds are tired or repeating themselves.
Cybersecurity
New CLOUD Act splits industry, civil liberty orgs
Major tech companies are on board with a newly proposed bill that would give the U.S. and select nations greater access to cross-border data, but digital privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
Emerging Tech
It Costs Taxpayers $41 Per Phone Call To IRS
The IRS wants to provide a better user experience to customers without breaking the bank.
Digital Government
The Source Code for the iPhone Leaked Online
Researchers believe the code to be real, and could be a significant security leak
Artificial Intelligence
This Might Be The Last Olympics Without AI Judges
The next summer games in Tokyo might be very different.
Emerging Tech
The Simple Test That Can Determine If a Technology Is For Good or Evil
What are the ethical responsibilities of companies that are able to manipulate human behavior on a massive scale?
People