Artificial Intelligence
3 in 4 Americans Worry AI Will Take Their Jobs
A Forbes survey indicates Americans are growing more alarmed about artificial intelligence for a variety of reasons.
Emerging Tech
Digital Authoritarianism Poses ‘Critical Threat’ to National Security, Intel Chief Says
The top U.S. intelligence official said democratic nations need to develop frameworks that “preserve, to the greatest extent, the promise” of emerging tech that could be used by repressive regimes to censor or surveil citizens.
People
Welcome to FCW Insider Chat
Introducing a podcast series that explores the innovators working behind the scenes to transform the way the federal government operates.
Cybersecurity
OMB, CISA set to release common form for software self-attestation
Federal CISO Chris DeRusha said the new standardized approach to collecting self-attestation forms from third-party software providers could be released as early as this week.
People
NASA struggles to improve workforce diversity
The space agency has been trying to improve diversity and inclusion for over a decade, according to a new inspector general report, but its workforce still lags the federal government in employment of women and minorities.
Defense
DOD components on the clock to certify compliance with classified access rules in the wake of Discord leaks
Defense agencies have until May 2 to ensure IT systems are in compliance with a Defense Department memo outlining procedures for safeguarding classified materials.
Digital Government
NIST Unveils Vision and Strategy for National Semiconductor Tech Center
The center will support semiconductor research and development efforts to advance U.S. competitiveness.
Cybersecurity
Federal Law Enforcement’s New Focus is on ‘Disruption’ of Cybercrime
Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco noted that success will be seen with a “bias towards action,” rather than just courtroom victories.
Defense
Space Force should look to the private sector to fill data gaps, watchdog says
The Space Force currently has blindspots in its understanding of objects in space that can potentially be resolved with the help of a growing commercial sector, a new report says.
Digital Government
Commercial Data Could Give Space Force Better Situational Awareness, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office noted this data could supplement existing DOD data and allow the information to be shared with other agencies.
Ideas
Social Media Scatters Your Brain, And Then You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
Experiments suggest prolonged social media use changes the way users respond to ads.
Digital Government
NIST Releases Draft Post-Quantum Encryption Document
The agency continues its post-quantum cryptography push as it looks to create guidance for all sectors.
Digital Government
The Low-Tech Side of Biden’s Push to Improve the ‘Life Experiences’ with Government
Agencies are approaching the White House’s mandate with an eye for getting important information and access to as many people as possible.
Emerging Tech
DHS Outlines Cyber Priorities in Release of Delayed Review
The Department of Homeland Security’s long-delayed Quadrennial Homeland Security Review warned that “more complex” threats to the nation, such as crippling cyberattacks, could affect “multiple industries, sectors and national critical functions.”
Digital Government
NIST sets sights on implementing identity provisions from the CHIPS Act
According to a recent roadmap, NIST is looking to issue guidance on how federal, state and local governments can offer attribute validation services.
Ideas
Is the Biden administration's management agenda getting back on track?
On the federal contracting front, reforms seem to be working better in practice than in theory.
Digital Government
The Air Force’s Electronic-Warfare Wing Is 400 People Short
That’s okay for now, its commander says, but his service may need to change how it trains and manages EW officers.
Cybersecurity
DHS Procurement Cyber Reporting Requirement Needs Clarifying, Watchdog Finds
The Government Accountability Office noted that several major acquisition programs at DHS didn’t think the requirement applied to them.
Emerging Tech
NASA Unveils Next-Gen Spacesuits
NASA and Collins Aerospace are working on the new suits for spacewalking and work on the International Space Station.
Ideas