Ideas
AI is Changing Scientists’ Understanding of Language Learning – And Raising Questions About an Innate Grammar
Is living in a language-rich world enough to teach a child grammatical language?
Defense
How is the Air Force doing at cyber?
To answer the question, a new task force is working to map the service’s networks.
Digital Government
OMB to extend digital records deadlines by 18 months
Federal Chief Records Officer Laurence Brewer said an 18-month extension was being finalized to shift the completion of the governmentwide transition to electronic records to June 2024.
Emerging Tech
NIST Announces New Internet of Things Advisory Board
A total of 16 professionals, mainly from the private sector, will advise the federal IoT Working Group on opportunities and hindrances for the technology’s development.
Digital Government
Russia Likely to Experience 'Technological Regress' Due to Sanctions, Experts Predict
A think tank report warned that the resulting sense of vulnerability could lead Russia to “double down” on nuclear capabilities.
Digital Government
Justice Reveals Use of a Double Agent in Complaint Against Chinese Spies
The spies were charged with obstruction of justice during the prosecution of a Chinese telecommunications firm in one of three indictments the department uncovered related to China’s quest for technological superiority and global standing, officials said.
Digital Government
Federal CIO charts path to streamlining government services
Current restrictions prevent agencies from easily sharing data to support public-facing online tools, but that could change.
Ideas
4 Steps to Create a Citizen-Centric Government with Trusted Data
Public expectations have put pressure on agencies to deliver experiences that are equal to or better than those offered by the private sector.
Emerging Tech
US and Switzerland Enter Quantum Partnership
The State Department confirmed U.S. participation in another bilateral partnership focused on technological innovation.
Ideas
Signatures of Alien Technology Could Be How Humanity First Finds Extraterrestrial Life
Astronomers have been looking for radio waves sent by a distant civilization for more than 60 years.
People
The largest law enforcement agency in the nation pledges to hire a lot more women
The agency has a long way to go to fulfill its new commitment.
Emerging Tech
Challenges in the Space Domain are Becoming ‘More Technologically Focused,’ Experts Say
Panelists at a PSC Defense conference noted that “space is now a contested domain” with increasing technological and competitive challenges.
Artificial Intelligence
A Look Into Proposed Tech Amendments for the 2023 NDAA
Hot topics proposed as add-ons to the Defense budget bill included expanded artificial intelligence investment and supply chain independence.
Policy
Treasury Debuts Plan to Penalize Foreign Investment Threatening National Security
The guidance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States comes as legislators have been increasingly worried about foreign investment in major technology companies.
Ideas
Quantity vs. quality in cyber legislation
Congress has a problem of too many cooks in the cybersecurity kitchen.
Acquisition
GSA lifts curtains on the next Alliant contract
Version three of this flagship government-wide technology solutions vehicle is now ready for industry to read and comment on.
Cybersecurity
TSA Opens Registration for Public Meeting on Cybersecurity Regulations
The agency’s advisory committee typically meets behind closed doors, but they are required to hold at least one public meeting per year.
Modernization
'Mixed progress' so far for Office of Federal Student Aid's modernization push
A new report from the Government Accountability Office says that the Office of Federal Student Aid doesn't have reliable cost and schedule estimates for the project.
Modernization
Cloud Training for All is Critical to Migration Efforts, Experts Say
Panelists at an ATARC conference highlighted the importance of workers, not just technologists understanding the cloud to enhance its efforts.
Defense