Emerging Tech
A “Silicon Valley” Actor is Terrified by What’s Happening in Silicon Valley
Tech companies have often cast aside concerns or questions from cast members regarding privacy and other issues.
People
Procurement priorities take cues from commercial space
Acquisition policy is focusing on more transparent, innovative buying methods that take cues from commercial markets.
Emerging Tech
Are Facebook, Twitter, and Google American Companies?
This week’s Senate hearing highlights a deep tension in the tech giants’ self-definitions.
Modernization
The future of algorithmic warfare
The Department of Defense is six months into Project Maven, an effort to leverage AI for warfighting.
Cybersecurity
New standards coming for ISAOs
There are no common standards for data collection and dissemination at private-sector cybersecurity information sharing groups, but that is expected to change soon.
Artificial Intelligence
Three-Star General Wants Artificial Intelligence in Every New Weapon System
The department's Project Maven uses machine learning to go through drone video feeds but that's just the beginning, Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan said.
Digital Government
Federal IT Reforms are Freeing Up Funds in an Otherwise Flat Budget Forecast
Obama-era federal IT reforms are starting to have an effect, but there’s a long way to go, analysts say.
Policy
Evidence-Based Policy Bill Would Require Chief Data Officers for All Agencies
A bipartisan bill pushes for more data to make decisions—and some new federal roles.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants Tech to Scan Your Face as You Drive to Mexico
The department is opting for a faster procurement option for the technology.
Cybersecurity
Whitehouse renews call for cyber IG
One lawmaker thinks it's time for a dedicated inspector general with the authority to do penetration testing of federal agency networks and systems.
Artificial Intelligence
Can Computers Read? They're Learning To
Recognizing letters, while an easy task for humans, proves tricky for AI.
Digital Government
Ryan, Murray team up on evidence-based policy bill
The House speaker and Democratic senator have introduced legislation to help measure government efficiency based on their commission’s findings.
Digital Government
Air traffic control reform hits turbulence in Congress
Congress still faces the decision whether to privatize air traffic control responsibilities and the jobs of 30,000 federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Enrollment for threat sharing program continues to lag
The federal government has big plans for the Automated Indicator Sharing program, but agency officials and members of Congress continue to express frustration at the sluggish pace of enrollment.
Cybersecurity
GAO Says Cybersecurity is Top Concern for 2020 Census
The Census Bureau has only tested four of 43 systems needed for the 2020 Census.
Digital Government
GPO director steps down
Davita Vance-Cooks resigned as director of the Government Publishing Office and is moving to the private sector.
Acquisition
PSC: Fed IT spend is flat, but MGT is the wild card
Pending modernization legislation could make a big difference in federal IT spending, according to a new trade association study and federal officials.
Digital Government
Four Frightening Facts Facebook Disclosed at its Congressional Hearing
Questions from the senators were largely directed at Facebook.
Cybersecurity