Artificial Intelligence
New AI Robot ‘Darwin’ Figuring Out Life Just Like Us Humans
The goal is to create a machine-learning system that could theoretically allow the robot to wander around on its own.
Modernization
Does T-Mobile’s Free Video Plan Violate Net Neutrality?
T-Mobile will let customers watch Netflix without burning through their data plans.
Cybersecurity
What a big Navy breach taught the Army
The Army had been paying close attention to the Navy's operation to drive Iranian hackers from the unclassified portion of the service's intranet.
People
Wish they all could be...
The administration is right to be building bridges with the tech community. But there's talent to be found outside California.
Cybersecurity
Why candidates are missing the point on cyber
Hacking China back is not the solution to American cyber vulnerability, experts warn. Voters need to start demanding that presidential candidates take a deeper look at the issue.
Acquisition
Pacific trade deal could mean more work for federal CIOs
The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement's provisions on government procurement would open new supplier markets to federal buyers, but will likely require more due diligence.
Cybersecurity
OPM gets cyber hiring nod, DISA moves on classified mobile and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
How DISA is helping to connect FirstNet
The Pentagon's tech support agency has been helping a startup government effort build a nationwide broadband communications network for first responders.
Digital Government
Can the Pentagon connect with the Internet of Things?
Experts say DOD cannot capitalize on the Internet of Things until a common language for the countless and far-flung devices on defense networks emerges.
Emerging Tech
Review of IronKey W700: A Portable Computer on a Stick for Security-Minded Agencies
It wasn’t too long ago key drives were seen only as a danger to the security of federal networks. Not anymore.
Cybersecurity
OPM Hunting for Second New Cyber Official Since the Big Hack
The position marks the second new OPM information security role created since the agency disclosed the breach in June.
Modernization
DOD Official on 'Internet of Things' Security: 'We Have to Drive Out Passwords'
A military version of the Internet of Things needs to be far more robust against cyberattacks than its commercial counterpart.
Emerging Tech
Commerce Department Launches Data 'Startup'
The agency plans to recruit more than a dozen software engineers and data scientists.
People
Cobert nominated to head OPM
President Obama nominated Beth Cobert, who has served as the Office of Personnel Management’s acting director since she took over for Katherine Archuleta in July, to serve as OPM’s full director.
Digital Government
For the future to work, tech needs to bare all
Open-source systems and open windows onto those systems will be the keys to a future in which citizens trust and engage with Internet-connected devices everywhere.
Digital Government
The Science of Human Behavior Is Reshaping the US Government
Although behavioral insights are commonly used by companies in the private sector, introducing them into the federal government can be very difficult.
Ideas
The 5 Key Traits of a Successful Digital Government Strategy
No government organization will succeed in today’s fast-changing environment without a cohesive digital strategy.
Cybersecurity
Apple CEO on Encryption: 'Any Back Door is a Back Door for Everyone'
Apple advocates for encryption that not even it can break.
Digital Government