Cybersecurity
Can government alone protect cyberspace?
A former White House cyber specialist argues that government will be overwhelmed if it has to tackle threats alone.
Digital Government
Dickerson to Congress: USDS is delivering results
The U.S. Digital Services' report to Congress details 2016 accomplishments across government.
Artificial Intelligence
Don’t Want a Robot to Steal Your Job? Be Creative
Cheap computing power and rapidly advancing AI mean that machines already outperform us on tasks that involve retaining, processing and repeating rule-based information.
Cybersecurity
OPM Debuts Cyber Careers Site
It's part of a push to remedy the federal government's cyber talent shortage.
People
Cyber plays small role in cordial Mattis hearing
The Senate panel reviewing the nomination of James Mattis, a retired Marine general, to head the Defense Department focused on strategic threats and agency priorities, including Russia, nuclear modernization, the Pentagon budget and to a small extent, cyber.
Cybersecurity
Why risk management is critical in cybersecurity
The concept of cybersecurity as a risk management problem is taking root in corporate boardrooms as well as inside government agencies.
Modernization
Outgoing DOD CIO says agility is key
Terry Halvorsen is stepping down as DOD CIO at the end of February. He says the department must push ahead with cyber and IT reforms with an emphasis on developing greater agility.
Cybersecurity
Giuliani to Advise Trump on Cyber
Trump has pledged a 90-day cyber review soon after taking office.
Cybersecurity
Giuliani to head cybersecurity group within White House
President-elect Donald Trump named former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to head a White House committee tasked with tackling cybersecurity challenges.
Artificial Intelligence
Why Injecting Personality in Technology Makes People Angry
Talking bots make people mad, product designers have found.
Modernization
Apple Has Already Cornered Over 40% of the Wireless Headphone Market
The wireless headphone market is starting to look a lot like the early smartphone market.
Digital Government
Lawmaker: Public Libraries Can Boost American Innovation
He recommended installing maker-spaces in libraries across the country.
Digital Government
Transportation Secretary Nominee Wants Agency to ‘Keep Pace’ with Innovation
Elaine Chao emphasized a need to keep up with emerging tech to make public security and safety gains.
Emerging Tech
Video: Everything You'd Want to Know About NASA Mission Control
Houston, we have some questions.
Emerging Tech
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Remove Barriers to Connected Device Industry
The DIGIT Act would promote economic activity by encouraging the internet of things industry to blossom.
Digital Government
FBOpen shuttered due to low usage
The GSA site designed to acquaint entrepreneurs, innovators and small enterprises with opportunities in government contracting has been shuttered since the summer.
Cybersecurity
Trump Acknowledges Russian Hacking, Points to Poor Defenses
The president-elect also lashed out at the intelligence community during a press conference, claiming officials leaked phony charges against him.
Cybersecurity
IARPA banks tech gains from prize programs
Accuracy and innovation are spurred by opening up research more widely, according to a top intelligence tech research official.
People