Digital Government
Cyber Official: Agency CISOs Must Find 'Common Vision'
The way knowledge is transferred to incoming appointees could affect their commitment to cyber.
Emerging Tech
Researchers Programmed Robots to Look Out for Each Other
The two robots essentially share one brain.
Digital Government
DIUx moving forward in Austin as Congress tightens leash
The final FY 2017 defense bill restricts funding for DIUx until it provides a comprehensive report to Congress. The Austin efforts, however, could address some congressional concerns.
Emerging Tech
To Dodge Regulators, Self-Driving Car Startup Released All Its Code for Free
What’s not available? The wealth of data necessary for the algorithms to actually function.
Digital Government
IG: Challenges remain in GSA's DATA Act implementation
With about six months on the clock before the DATA Act implementation deadline, the General Services Administration still lacks the ability to reliably track spending and certify data submission.
Cybersecurity
Android Malware Infects More than 1M Phones, Adds 13,000 Devices a Day
Technology // Web Services
Cybersecurity
Trump selects retired Marine general to head DOD
President-elect Donald Trump wants Gen. James Mattis (ret.) as his secretary of Defense.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Takes Down Cyber Criminal Network That Cost Hundreds of Millions
The operation involves arrests and searches in five countries.
Digital Government
Senate passes bill to close GAO oversight loophole
A measure that would reinstate and make permanent the Government Accountability Office's authority to arbitrate contractor protests over civilian agency awards will advance to the desk of the president.
Acquisition
DOD opts not to rush new R&D rules
The Pentagon is looking to give contractors a bit more time before it steps in for closer review of their independent, government-funded projects, a top Pentagon tech official said.
Digital Government
Tech Trade Groups to Trump: Support Innovation, Please
The trade groups' recommendations address digital infrastructure, tax codes and hiring.
Cybersecurity
Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?
Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Proved AI Can Reshape Medicine
Certain algorithms can often make a diagnosis with an accuracy on-par with medical professionals.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans to Retire Outdated Cyber Regulations
Some of the outdated regulations date back to the 1990s.
Emerging Tech
A Wall-Crawling Roomba That Teaches Kids to Code
Harvard roboticists have created a robot that will gradually introduce children to programming skills by blending them with art.
Cybersecurity
NARA names classification chief
Mark Bradley will head the Information Security and Oversight Office, responsible for governmentwide classification policy.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Chairman Braces for Jurisdiction Fight Next Congress
The current shared jurisdiction system is onerous and prevents needed cyber reforms, Rep. Michael McCaul says.
Digital Government
Senators Propose Making Presidential Innovation Fellows Permanent
Similar legislation passed the House this summer.
Cybersecurity
Compromise Defense Policy Bill Elevates Cyber Command
The bill, which could be voted on this week, also places restrictions on splitting CYBERCOM from NSA.
Digital Government