Artificial Intelligence
Do Killer Robots Violate Human Rights?
When machines are anthropomorphized, we risk applying a human standard that should not apply to mere tools.
Digital Government
Ryan and Murray’s Next Big Project: Better Use of Big Data
The budget wunderkinds want the federal government to use data to improve its efficiency.
Modernization
Video: John Oliver Is the Most Powerful Tech Lobbyist in the Country
The British TV host excoriated patent trolls on his show Sunday.
Modernization
GSA plots single sign-in
Connect.Gov is working toward creating a system in which users can access government websites and services using an existing credential.
Digital Government
Republican Lawmakers Want More Accountability for US CTO Role
The new legislation would make it easier for lawmakers to compel the U.S. chief technology officer to testify before Congress.
Modernization
The 'ISIS effect' on DOD networks
From Kuwait to Honolulu, the war with the Islamic State is changing how the U.S. military communicates.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expedite data scans for foreign fighters
The need to quickly identify foreign fighters has outpaced DHS's ability to protect its big data operations.
Cybersecurity
Lottery IT Security Pro Accused of Rigging Equipment to Win $14.3 Million on Hot Lotto
Entertainment // Iowa, United States
Digital Government
White House Promotes Tech Meetups
Under federal CTO Megan Smith, the White House hosted its first tech meetup, encouraging technologists from across the U.S. to network with each other.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Publicize US Authorities’ Home Addresses and Freeze Cops’ Computers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Acquisition
SEWP switchover, more GSA hallways and a Commerce industry day
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Debating the Iranian cyber threat
A new industry report attributes a surge in cyberattacks on Western infrastructure to Iran, but at least one security expert is disputing the findings.
Digital Government
How Secure is an Email Tip Line for Federal Employees?
Congressman Mark Meadows announced on Thursday the launch of an email account for federal employees to send anonymous complaints about their working conditions, according to his website.
Emerging Tech
These 3 Steps Could Prevent 85 Percent of All Data Breaches
A great many cyber calamities are preventable through basic cybersecurity hygiene.
Digital Government
Trade Bill Takes Aim at Foreign Governments' Data Protections
Tech companies and trade groups come out in support of the Trade Priorities Act.
Digital Government
Federal Employees, Don’t Do This on Social Media
Ethics officials say they’ve been inundated with questions from agencies about how their employees’ Twitter and Facebook habits conform with govermentwide ethics rules.
Emerging Tech
The Latest Disruptive Space Technology Is a Battery-Powered Rocket Engine
The Electron battery will be focused on lifting the new generation of miniature satellites weighing as little as 2 kg that some entrepreneurs say they will use to create the infrastructure for a global internet network.
Digital Government
Congress to Introduce Last-Ditch Bill to Reform NSA Spying
With the clock winding down, lawmakers in both chambers are staging one last attempt to rein in the government’s surveillance powers.
Digital Government