Modernization
Report: Empathetic Tech Can Improve the Government Contact Center Experience
A little empathy goes a long way.
Cybersecurity
Malicious Emails Surged for Election Workers in 2 Battleground States Ahead of Primaries
Research conducted by cybersecurity firm Trellix found that county election workers in Arizona and Pennsylvania saw an increase in phishing schemes ahead of their primary elections.
Digital Government
White House Plans Cyber Labeling System for IoT Devices
A consumer-focused cyber labeling scheme may be put into play after years on the drawing board.
Cybersecurity
Why CISA Won’t Release ‘Public’ Comments on Upcoming Performance Goals
CISA officials often stress their non-regulatory role, but Congress keeps trying to give the agency regulatory responsibilities.
Digital Government
Code for America tests digital access to a key tax benefit
Low-income workers are leaving more than $7 billion in tax benefits on the table every year. Will an online tool help increase earned income tax credit participation?
Ideas
Genetically Engineered Bacteria Make Living Materials for Self-repairing Walls and Cleaning up Pollution
Bacteria have some new emerging uses.
Digital Government
Treasury Fines Crypto Mixer on Money Laundering
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network imposed over $29 million in fines for Bank Secrecy Act violations.
Policy
Social Media Content Regulation Requires G7 Consensus, Think Tank Says
The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation said a U.S.-led forum could develop “a set of voluntary, consensus-based guidelines” for social media platforms to use when moderating user-generated content.
Defense
Small radios on armored vehicles will be a big step toward the Army's networked future
The challenges include trying to install them and making sure they don’t run out of range.
Policy
Upskilling Programs that Tackle One Skill are 'Naive,' Experts Warn
Panelists at a Brookings event emphasized that jobs typically require a bundle of skills, not just one.
Cybersecurity
White House plans cyber labeling system for IoT devices
A consumer-focused cyber labeling scheme may be put into play after years on the drawing board.
Acquisition
GSA, DOE look to the private sector for green building tech
The federal government is looking for ways to help commercial buildings transition away from their reliance on fossil fuels while aiming to achieve economy-wide net zero emissions by 2050.
Modernization
Tech Wanted: Government Calls on Industry to Help with Net-Zero Carbon Buildings
Two agencies released a request for information Tuesday.
Ideas
My COVID – and a thank you to our scientists and our government
Steve Kelman says he owes a debt of gratitude for a relatively mild encounter with the coronavirus.
Ideas
What is Quantum Entanglement? A Physicist Explains the Science of Einstein’s ‘Spooky Action at a Distance’
It isn't easy to explain or comprehend.
Digital Government
OPM Has Authorized Another Round of Paid Leave For Feds to Get COVID-19 Boosters
As part of the Biden administration’s efforts to encourage Americans to receive the latest COVID-19 booster, federal workers will get up to four hours of paid leave for the shot.
Defense
Army climate plan relies on technology that doesn’t exist yet
The most “complex” aspect of the implementation plan is “building a force to operate in the future that still has to operate in the present,” officials said.
Policy
State Department Confirms US-UK Tech Data Dialogue
The federal government launched another technology-focused alliance with European partners, following Biden’s executive order.
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Modernization