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.
Digital Government
What’s Next in Tech? Find Out Tomorrow
We know what technologies are here, but what’s next?
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.
Cybersecurity
Rep. Will Hurd: ‘Encryption is Good for Our National Security’
Where does the debate over encryption go from here?
Digital Government
Some Agencies Are Making Headway on Luring Millennials
Senate panel bemoans lengthy time-to-hire and still burdensome USAJOBS site.
Digital Government
Helping Smart Cites Harness Big Data
The open-source mapping company Mapbox is starting a new “mentorship” program to help cities tackle their most pressing urban issues.
Digital Government