Digital Government

A Computer That Stores Memories like Humans Do

A new mathematical model of memory could accelerate the quest to build super-powered, brain-inspired hardware systems.

Digital Government

Could Virtual Interviews Solve Government's Recruiting Problem?

A new survey finds about 43 percent of millennials think agencies should use social media in recruiting.

Emerging Tech

In the Future, Body Cameras Won't Need Humans to Interpret Footage

The intelligence community wants technology that can interpret video feeds.

Cybersecurity

Here's Donald Trump's Plan to Dominate Cyber

The Republican nominee shared what his cyber priorities would be if he wins in November.

Artificial Intelligence

Toyota Is Releasing a Chatty Robot that Sits in Your Car’s Cupholder

You might not be able to have robot drive your car just yet, but at least you can get one to keep you company as you drive.

Cybersecurity

Trump announces plans for Cyber Review Team

In a speech to a veterans group, the Republican presidential nominee offered an outline for his cybersecurity policy.

Digital Government

A Grand Bargain to Make Tech Companies Trustworthy

Doctors and lawyers are prohibited from using clients’ information for their own interests, so why aren’t Google and Facebook?

Cybersecurity

General: Cyber capabilities exceed authorities

The commander of U.S. Army Forces Command said the Army is making progress in developing cyber capabilities, but the authority to use some of them is lagging.

Digital Government

Beyond Big Dog: The US Army Searches for an Infantry Squadbot

Service officials have a concept of operations and a plan to deploy a cargo-carrying robot alongside dismounted soldiers in 2019. But can the acquisition system keep up?

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity spending not at risk in election

A new study says DHS is likely to get money to continue cybersecurity programs, no matter who winds up in the White House, because the threat is too big to ignore.

People

Modest gains for most agencies in job satisfaction

OPM released agency-by-agency results from the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, and most agencies improved.

Cybersecurity

More states tap DHS for help with voting security

DHS fields almost two dozen requests from states for cybersecurity services to help protect voter systems, as Capitol Hill leaders from both parties oppose critical infrastructure designation.

People

GITEC heads to Annapolis

After years in Baltimore, the Government Information Technology Council's annual conference is changing venues as the organization retools for the future with a new leader.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Target Citizen Journalists; Share Michelle Obama's Passport and Corrupt Presidential Debate Polls

This week's attacks feature spear-phishing, data dumps and bots.

Modernization

Text-Based Emergency Alerts Could Soon Include More Characters, URLs

FCC adopted rules that would increase the amount of information emergency managers could send out.