Emerging Tech
A New Era for the Automobile
In long-awaited federal guidelines on self-driving cars, officials hint at a new kind of DMV.
Emerging Tech
How to Win Friends and Influence People… Using Robots
Advances in tele-operated robots are now allowing people who are confined by circumstance to have a presence in a whole range of places.
Modernization
How Design Thinking Can Benefit Government Agencies
The approach calls for agencies to be empathetic toward people’s needs while being open to continuous learning and a willingness to fail—fast.
Digital Government
Treasury 'on track' to hit Data Act milestones
Despite concerns, Treasury Department officials said they are on schedule to publish agency spending data by the May 2017 deadline.
Cybersecurity
Ozment: Cybersecurity can't be centralized
DHS' Andy Ozment is urging the next administration to build on current cybersecurity efforts rather than "re-litigate" who does what.
Digital Government
New rules of the road for self-driving cars
The Obama administration announced new guidelines for autonomous vehicles, taking the technology "from sci-fi fantasy to an emerging reality with the potential to transform the way we live."
People
SEA names new president
The Senior Executive Association tapped seasoned former federal executive to lead the organization.
Modernization
Cyber Command builds critical infrastructure defense skills
Cyber Command is developing the ability to support critical infrastructure protection, said Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. James McLaughlin.
Digital Government
Innovation in government can come from anywhere
Steve Kelman sees potential in a public-domain piano experiment.
Acquisition
'Sammies' to honor tech achievers
Two winners of the 2016 Samuel J. Heyman awards for public service will be honored for achievements in tech.
Cybersecurity
Slight uptick in feds' morale, survey says
The latest Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows only marginal gains in job satisfaction among feds.
Artificial Intelligence
Video: Siri Has a New Trick Up Her Sleeve for iOS 10
Users might be using the digital assistant much more often.
Digital Government
Incomplete Fingerprint Records May Have Helped Criminals Gain Citizenship
DHS needs to digitize its fingerprint records, according to a report from the Inspector General's Office.
People
'We need safe spaces to do things differently'
FCC CIO David Bray discusses change agents, government's existential question and the aspirations for this year's Executive Leadership Conference
Cybersecurity
Workforce tops cyber commission to-do list
The Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity has completed its public hearings and turns to the tough task of agreeing on recommendations.
Digital Government
Innovation After Hours: Check Out Nextgov’s Newest Event
We’ve themed our first program in this series of events around open source and analytics.
Digital Government
Video: What You Need to Know About the Latest IT Modernization Act
How will it work without direct funding?
People
Obama nominates new OPM IG
A State Department watchdog has been selected to lead internal oversight at the Office of Personnel Management.
Digital Government