Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft’s AI is Learning to Write Code by Itself, Not Steal It
The algorithm would be able to augment its own ability by also looking at potential combinations of code for how a problem could be solved.
People
New bill would give VA expanded authority to fire employees
The chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee is looking to give leaders at VA new authority to fire employees across the organization.
Ideas
In Defense of 18F—Because Inaction Also Has a Cost
Procurement doesn’t grab many headlines, but it is critical to the nation’s future.
Cybersecurity
Executives Have More Faith in Cyber Defenses than the Cyber Staff
Front-line operators see a less rosy picture than their top executives, according to a new report.
Digital Government
The Scary State of Volcano Monitoring in the United States
One of the most volcanically active countries in the world is not ready for a devastating eruption.
People
Trump pushes sweeping changes in speech to nation
In an address to a rare joint session of Congress, President Trump discussed his near-term plans, and his aim to dramatically change the priorities of the federal government in his 2018 budget.
Cybersecurity
Russia Election Hacks Pop Back into Focus as Trump Prepares to Address the Nation
Trump’s intel director nominee pledged to assist congressional investigations into the election breaches.
Digital Government
Watchdog: DHS' Biometric Exit Tracking Still Needs Work
DHS’ previous overstay reports, including the one from fiscal 2015, have been incomplete because of “unreliable collection of departure data."
Digital Government
NASA Engineer Explains Why Trump’s Plan to Cut the Space Agency’s Climate Science Program Is Harder than It Sounds
Cutting the programs could be a logistical nightmare.
Digital Government
New Genetic Tool Maps How Deadly Viruses Spread Around the World in Real Time
The real-time tracking tool maps how viruses spread, potentially identifying hot zones sooner.
Digital Government
In the US, Some Criminal Court Judges Now Use Algorithms to Guide Decisions on Bail
To ensure unbiased, scientific decisions, judges use a machine-generated score.
Cybersecurity
Hill tech counsel tapped for White House cyber post
Telecom attorney and Republican counsel for the House Energy and Commerce Committee Grace Koh is joining the White House National Economic Council as a senior adviser for cybersecurity and technology.
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Event: Dig into Data Science
We'll chat with three data scientists at our first Innovation After Hours event of 2017
People
How would Trump’s proposed cuts affect the census?
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s nominee for Commerce Department secretary by a 72 to 27 vote Feb. 27, but the future of programs and positions Ross will oversee remains hazy.
Cybersecurity
Is Coats too nice to lead ODNI?
As both a "resource and a liability," cyberspace will be a priority, Dan Coats tells the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence during his confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Why FEMA needs a new administrator, now
Former FEMA Administer Craig Fugate and House Homeland Security subcommittee leadership call for new emergency manager for the agency as soon as possible.
Cybersecurity
White House Names Cyber Adviser to Economic Council
Grace Koh was formerly a tech counsel to the House Energy Committee
Emerging Tech
Elon Musk’s Moon Mission Would Vault SpaceX Past NASA
The company plans to take two people—not astronauts, but private citizens—on a trip around the moon next year.
Emerging Tech