Policy
Proposed Bill Would Ban Excessively Loud Streaming Commercials
The legislation would update the CALM Act of 2010 that tackled loud television ads.
Artificial Intelligence
MITRE Recommends Comprehensive Approach to Modernize Legacy Systems
The recommendations focus on executable actions for the Office of Management and Budget, agencies, Congress and industry .
Digital Government
White House Launches Strategy to Advance Data Privacy Tech and Processes
Absent comprehensive federal law, the strategy represents a new chapter toward regulating data privacy protocols for U.S. online users.
Digital Government
The Trends Reshaping Government Work This Year
William D. Eggers joins the podcast to discuss a new Deloitte report.
Digital Government
GSA Makes a Case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill After Scathing Report
General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.
Policy
Guiding Principles on Spyware Emphasize Human Rights, Accountability
The Summit for Democracy’s Guiding Principles aim to bring uniformity to how nations use surveillance technology.
People
How smaller agencies are working to close their technology talent gaps
From innovative fellowships to nixing degree requirements on job listings, smaller agencies are getting scrappy when it comes to hiring tech and cyber talent.
Ideas
The challenges of collective cyber defense
The federal government can leverage existing tools to meet some of the most demanding operational challenges posed by the national cybersecurity strategy.
Digital Government
GSA Issues Guidance to help Agencies Buy Secure 5G
The guidelines for federal agencies detail best practices throughout the 5G ecosystem.
Acquisition
GSA releases new 5G acquisition guidance for agencies
The new guidance is meant to help agencies acquire 5G while navigating tech, cybersecurity and acquisition considerations, agency officials said.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Debuts Trustworthy and Responsible AI Resource Center
The new resource builds upon NIST’s previously-issued framework and playbook, while offering a visual roadmap for the safe creation and risk management of AI systems.
Ideas
'Doomsday Glacier' Widening Could Speed Up Ice Loss Soon
The massive Antarctic glacier's widening could pose worldwide problems.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers, DOD Officials Note Benefits of AI to Department’s Information Networks
During a hearing on securing the Defense Department’s information networks, senators and officials described how artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities could strengthen the department’s cyber resilience.
Policy
GSA makes a case for Login.gov on Capitol Hill following scathing report
General Services Administration officials addressed allegations that the agency misrepresented identity proofing standards of Login.gov at a hearing Wednesday, as lawmakers pondered the potential for fraudsters in the system.
Digital Government
White House Takes Spyware Efforts to the International Stage
The Summit for Democracy will launch and fortify several global partnerships aimed at offering some regulation for emerging tech usage.
Emerging Tech
NASA Leader Looks to Artemis II and Beyond for Agency’s Future
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson emphasized that such complex missions “are not going to launch until it’s right” for astronaut safety.
Digital Government
Space Force Is Building a Virtual Training Ground for Space Conflict
In an interview, chief of space operations notes China’s efforts to jam and intercept orbiting satellites.
Digital Government
Senate committee advances open source software and digital identity bills
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved 24 bills on Wednesday, many of which aim to secure federal systems and enhance government operations around data management and digital identity.
Artificial Intelligence
Technologists, Experts Call for Halt on Advanced AI Development Over ‘Risks to Society’
High-profile signees include Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Cybersecurity