Modernization
Chinese Government Pays People to Post Cheery Messages on Social Media
The public has long known about China’s internet propaganda machine, but until now details have remained murky.
Cybersecurity
Navy IT Official: We Need to Look Beyond Hard Tech Skills
Deputy CIO Janice Haith said recruiting hasn’t yet evolved to include people who understand cyber, but aren’t necessarily engineers.
Cybersecurity
Navy retools cyber policy
The new policy signed by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus sets up a program for preventing insider threats, among other actions.
Cybersecurity
Middle School Uses Hacked Teacher’s Email to Send Classmates X-Rated Material
Education // Arizona, United States
Digital Government
White House Wants Kids' Thoughts on Tech Issues
At the request of a 9-year-old, the president announced the initiative Thursday.
Modernization
Techies: make bank at CFPB
With a veteran CIO planning his exit, the CFPB needs a new tech leader – and the agency can offer far more than the typical federal salary.
Digital Government
Senators Want More Detail on IT Plans Behind New Background Check Agency
Senators fear OPM “is moving forward without firm plans in place."
Modernization
Smart cities need cash
Establishing high-tech, more efficient infrastructure across America will require upfront investments, and the Transportation Department's model might be the way to get that funding right.
Cybersecurity
Hack Might Have Exposed Records on New Mexico DWI Patients
Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // New Mexico, United States
Digital Government
Senators seek to block expanded hacking powers for FBI
The Justice Department says greater authority is necessary to pursue anonymous criminals, but some senators oppose what they say is an encroachment on Americans' digital rights.
Digital Government
Britain takes digital ID out of beta as U.S. lags
The United Kingdom will go live with its governmentwide digital identity platform, GOV.UK Verify, in the coming days. The U.S. government will need a little more time.
Cybersecurity
California Jail Says Prisoner Health Records Potentially Are In the Wrong Hands
Government (U.S.) // Healthcare and Public Health // California, United States
Artificial Intelligence
These College Students Had No Idea Their Teaching Assistant Was a Robot
Could robots replace professors one day?
Digital Government
The Tiny Town Where Air Force Cadets Learn to Drop ‘Cyber Bombs’
The future of cyber warfare training looks like a model railroad where network security majors take turns turning off the lights.
Digital Government
FAA opens up drone registration database
The FAA has made its database of hobbyists' and recreational users' unmanned aerial systems more widely available to the public.
Digital Government
Senators want details on new background check bureau
Two Democrats with oversight responsibilities are asking OPM for specifics about its transition and reorganization plans for a new bureau formed to handle background checks.
Cybersecurity
Senior Democrat Wants Answers on Cyber Heist Targeting Central Banks
Sen. Tom Carper, D.-Del., wants more information on what the Fed is doing to protect the worldwide banking network.
Artificial Intelligence
Video: Google Shares What It's Been Developing
The tech giant revealed some of its secrets at it's annual I/O Conference.
Digital Government