People
Cyber talent still in high demand
In the last 12 months, more than 769,000 cyber job postings went up in the United States.
People
Mary Davie, longtime federal acquisition leader, to exit government
Davie pioneered acquisition strategies like shared services, category management and others that are now fixtures of the federal buying landscape.
Modernization
New ‘More Flexible’ TSA Screening Systems Debut in Las Vegas
A collaboration between the TSA and Homeland’s Science & Technology Directorate yields compact baggage screening.
Policy
Chinese Firms Exporting Surveillance Tools Across the Globe, Report Says
A new report from the Atlantic Council said China is allowing government-affiliated companies to export surveillance technologies as part of an effort to expand its global influence.
Emerging Tech
Government’s Role is to ‘Seed the Field’ of Semiconductor Workforce, Experts Say
A panel discussed how government, industry and academia are each uniquely positioned to contribute to the semiconductor industry and how they can work together to fill in the gaps.
People
AI training bill becomes law
The measure is meant to ensure that feds understand the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence.
Digital Government
White House Aims for Bio-Defense ‘Moonshots’ In New Strategy
Biden wants more rapid testing, vaccine production, etc. using breakthrough technologies.
Modernization
Paper-Based Government Forms Cost Federal Agencies $37.8B
A report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce underscored the environmental and consumer need for a digital government services modernization.
Emerging Tech
Aligning With Allies on Tech Innovation is Critical to National Security, Top Diplomat Says
During a Hoover Institution event, Secretary of State Antony Blinken called working to establish global technology standards “a part of our national interest and our strength around the world.”
Ideas
Russia-Ukraine War Could Spike Global Food Insecurity, Emissions
A chain reaction could be calamitous for the globe.
Emerging Tech
Biden Touts Launch of Student Loan Forgiveness Website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Defense
L3Harris wants to add drone data streams to night vision goggles
Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.
Defense
DOD looks to update AI workforce contract
According to the request for information, the DOD sees potential improvement in how it supplements its workforce with industry experts.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Department Looks to Update AI Workforce Contract
According to the request for information, the DOD sees potential improvement in how it supplements its workforce with industry experts.
Emerging Tech
L3Harris Wants To Add Drone Data Streams To Night Vision Goggles
Improving image quality and broadening the amount of data feeds available are priorities for future versions.
Digital Government
Biden touts launch of student loan forgiveness website
More than 8 million people applied on the beta version of the site over the weekend, officials said.
Cybersecurity
Labor Group Highlights Conflict of Interest Issues in Cyber Workforce Legislation
The federal workers union wrote to senators opposing an amendment to the NDAA that would establish a civilian reserve at CISA.
Modernization
Tech woes still trouble OPM, watchdog says
While a solution appears to be in play for the agency's budget shortfall, deficiencies in the tech workforce remain a cause for concern.
Cybersecurity
Malign Influence Operations Increasing Ahead of Midterms, Report Finds
A report from cybersecurity firm Recorded Future found that nation-state adversaries and domestic extremists are engaged in efforts to influence the outcome of the November elections.
Artificial Intelligence