Modernization
Senators look to pass MGT via defense bill
The Modernizing Government Technology Act could become law via a defense bill, like its predecessors FITARA and Clinger-Cohen.
Digital Government
Google Dropped a Neo-Nazi Site from Its Domain-Registration Service Like a Hot Potato
Google’s quick removal of the neo-Nazi site from its web-hosting service comes as it was already facing attacks from the alt-right.
People
Walking toward change
A father-daughter story about cancer recovery and organizational improvement.
Digital Government
Replacing Legacy IT Systems
They don’t make the Veterans Affairs Department’s 50-year-old systems like they used to.
Cybersecurity
More Bad News from IRS About Taxpayer Info Security
A restricted GAO report hints at severe vulnerabilities of taxpayer data.
Emerging Tech
Draft Bill Would Create Connected Device Advisory Board for Agencies
Rep. Robin Kelly plans to introduce companion legislation to the Senate's Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvements Act—possibly with a few tweaks.
Ideas
How Government Agencies Can Protect Their Social Media Accounts—And Employees
Do public officials have the right to block users who insult them or post scathing comments publicly? At least one court case says no.
Artificial Intelligence
For the First Time, AI Crushed a Professional Dota 2 Player
“This guy is scary,” the human player repeated during play as the bot whittled down his health.
Cybersecurity
Trump targets China for IP policies
A new presidential memorandum tasks the U.S. Trade Representative with addressing China’s policy of compelling foreign companies to divulge trade secrets in exchange for access to the Chinese markets.
Digital Government
Why an Anti-Fascist Short Film Is Going Viral
“I’ve heard this kind of talk before, but I never expected to hear it in America.”
Digital Government
Time to start planning for a government shutdown
Neither the looming debt limit nor the lack of appropriations is likely to shutter agencies this fall, but the risk is too great to be ignored.
Cybersecurity
'Every Country Should Have a Cyber War': What Estonia Learned from Russian Hacking
The attacks made Estonia more determined than ever to safeguard its digital economy.
Cybersecurity
DOD pushes toward CAC replacement
Defense officials hope the Common Access Card's days are numbered as they continue to test new identity management solutions.
Cybersecurity
IARPA looks to hand-held genetic testing
IARPA wants help developing next-generation genetic sequencing technology that it can use in hand-held devices.
Cybersecurity
DHS elevates Driggers to senior cyber post
Rick Driggers is moving to the deputy slot at the Office of Cybersecurity and Communications at DHS.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Spy on Hotel Guests and Target North Korean Organizations
It's never a dull week in ThreatWatch.
Emerging Tech
Waymo is Designing Collapsible Cars That Crash into Pedestrians Gently
In the case of a crash, the vehicle will soften.
Emerging Tech
Elon Musk’s Boring Company is Actually Boring, and That’s What Will Make It Such a Huge Success
Musk is more Andrew Carnegie than Nikola Tesla.
Modernization