Artificial Intelligence
The Public Debut of Facebook’s M is a Tiny Step Toward a Do-It-All AI Assistant
M will analyze each of your messages to detect whether you’re looking to send a sticker, request or send money, get a ride, or share your location.
Digital Government
IG: IRS Needs to Better Use Data to Crack Down on Tax Fraud
The agency doesn't use all the data available to proactively identify fraudulent accounts, an official testified Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Giuliani Cyber Task Force Hammers Down Focus Issues
The task force plans to bring industry cybersecurity executives into the White House to brief on those issues, a McAfee executive said.
Digital Government
GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Cybersecurity
Information sharing is complicated, even inside government
Sharing cybersecurity threat information among federal law enforcement agencies generates tension, but that's not a bad thing, say FBI, DOJ and DHS cyber officials.
People
What will it take to make feds happy?
Federal employee global satisfaction scores have risen for consecutive years, but lawmakers still think there's a long way to go in improving workforce engagement, as well as the survey that provides the data.
Cybersecurity
Chiefs: DOD cyber will suffer under a continuing resolution
In the DOD, cyber, modernization, training, recruiting and readiness will all take a hit if Congress passes another continuing resolution rather than a full budget, say the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Modernization
This Response to a Complaint About an IoT Garage Door Shows Why We Shouldn’t Connect Everything
The Internet of things is a dangerous world.
Cybersecurity
Nunes Steps Back from House Russian Investigation Amid Controversy
The House Intelligence chairman’s decision to step aside offers a fresh start, ranking Democrat says.
Modernization
Amazon Will Refund $70 Million Worth of App Purchases Made by Kids
The money will go back into the pockets of parents, who didn’t consent to buying coins, stars and other virtual perks.
Acquisition
What's the future of defense innovation under Trump?
The president has called for rebuilding the U.S. military, but given budget constraints, innovation and modernization could take a backseat to readiness and force size.
Artificial Intelligence
America’s Largest Body-Camera Supplier Is Giving Police Free AI to Analyze Crime Footage
CEO Rick Smith says these connected systems would allow police to spend more time doing their jobs, rather than paperwork.
Digital Government
Shutdown clock still ticking
There are five working days left before the current federal appropriation expires, and still a lot of wrangling lies ahead before Congress can pass new spending authority.
People
10 steps to address the federal hiring freeze
Agency human capital leaders must adjust their performance management plans to reflect the changes President Trump is promising.
Digital Government
Trump's Border Wall Won't Be Made of Concrete If Lawmakers Have Their Way
Legislators want flexibility in border security, not a continuous, concrete wall.
Modernization
DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
Digital Government
State Department Wants to Build A Biometric System for Mexico
The department is currently in the market research stage.
Modernization