Digital Government
Navy ‘Setting the Pace’ Among Services, Principal Cyber Advisor Says
Chris Cleary touts prototype tools and readies a new cyber plan.
Digital Government
Biden’s IRS Pick Says He Wants to Move Agency’s Systems into the 21st Century
Nominee for IRS commissioner Danny Werfel, a self-professed “government geek,” talked customer experience, cybersecurity and IT modernization with senators at a Wednesday hearing.
People
House, Senate Dems push bill to prevent the next Schedule F
The latest legislative proposal to block presidents from unilaterally stripping federal workers of their civil service protections creates additional barriers to reclassifying employees.
Modernization
Cantwell presses FAA for NOTAM redundancy plan
The Commerce Committee chairwoman wants more details on how the FAA plans to manage a key database that suffered a nationwide outage last month.
Cybersecurity
Pending National Cyber Strategy to Feature ‘Strong Stand’ on Quantum Cryptography
An Office of the National Cyber Director official discussed the path of transitioning public and private networks to post-quantum cryptographic standards, and emphasizes data inventory in organizations’ efforts to transition cryptographic systems.
People
Biden’s IRS pick says he wants to move agency’s systems into the 21st century
Nominee for IRS commissioner Danny Werfel, a self-professed “government geek,” talked customer experience, cybersecurity and IT modernization with senators at a Wednesday hearing.
Cybersecurity
Almost 60% of GAO's Privacy Recommendations Since 2010 Are Unresolved
A watchdog report found that federal agencies have only implemented approximately 41% of recommendations related to the protection and security of sensitive data as of December 2022.
Emerging Tech
Army Probes Industry Ability to Offer Situational Awareness-Enhancing AR
The potential vendor would have to provide both the augmented reality software and support.
Policy
Commerce Seeks 6 Private Sector Members for New International Task Force
The U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council’s Talent for Growth Task Force will help create a well-trained workforce for current and emerging technologies.
Digital Government
Army Looking to Experiment With Autonomous, Real-time Technologies
The service's annual experimental technology event will include a focus on autonomous lane clearance and decontaminant capabilities in 2024.
Defense
Navy looks to OTA consortium for advanced tech
The Naval Information Warfare Center is looking to leverage advances in artificial intelligence and other technology into new capabilities.
Emerging Tech
Senators Explore Possible Cryptocurrency Regulations, Threats to Economy
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs heard testimony that endorsed more regulations and restrictions on digital assets in the federal banking system.
Digital Government
EPA's high-tech plane monitored toxic event site in Ohio
The rarely used sensor aircraft is said to be ready to deploy on a moment's notice.
Artificial Intelligence
Government Considers Whether AI Can Invent Something Patentable
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office seeks public comments on the intersection of artificial intelligence and inventorship.
Digital Government
Government’s Data Leaders Center Customer Experience in 2023 Goals
Several of the Chief Data Officers Council working groups are trying to improve customer experience for both Americans and agencies through their respective focus areas.
Policy
Section 230 Debate Reignited as Cruz Demands Content Moderation Transparency
The Texas lawmaker is requesting details on social media and tech platforms’ content moderation and censorship practices.
Digital Government
White House Launches Effort to Examine Policy Choices for Shooting Down UFOs
NORTHCOM has changed radar settings to get “better fidelity on seeing slower objects,” general says.
Defense
Army looking to experiment with autonomous, real-time technologies
The service's annual experimental technology event will include a focus on autonomous lane clearance and decontaminant capabilities in 2024.
Digital Government
Government’s chief data scientist previews agencies’ work on equitable data
U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross said government agencies are working to build capacity around equitable data, with a progress report on these efforts set to come out soon.
Cybersecurity