Emerging Tech
CFPB Expands Technologist Hiring Program
A top agency official says the agency needs more technologists to help it achieve its core mission.
Digital Government
Staffing Shortages Are Growing Worse at VA After Years of Improvement
The department cited the pandemic and union obligations for its issues.
Artificial Intelligence
Brain Stimulation Can Rewire and Heal Damaged Neural Connections, But it Isn't Clear How
New technologies are spotlighting brain stimulation.
Policy
Treasury Defines Key Terms Under Executive Order on Cryptocurrencies
The department wants feedback for implementing the order to “ensure responsible development of digital assets.”
Cybersecurity
FBI chief sounds off on China cyber threats
Chris Wray said that “the Chinese government sees cyber as the pathway to cheat and steal on a massive scale.”
Artificial Intelligence
Regulatory Agency Issues First Document Addressing AI in Nuclear Operations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants comments on its inaugural Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan as more machine learning is introduced into the field.
People
CFPB expands technologist hiring program
A top agency official says the agency needs more technologists to help it achieve its core mission.
Digital Government
2 Data Brokers Pledge to Halt Location Data Collection After Abortion Ruling
The pledge sets a precedent for other tech companies to follow, as health and location data are jeopardized.
Emerging Tech
DOD Watchdog Plots Move to the Cloud
The Office of Inspector General at the Department of Defense is on the hunt for cloud capabilities that support its sensitive mission.
Emerging Tech
Systems Shaves 75% Off Electric Vehicle Battery Time
Cutting down on testing time is key.
Policy
Senators call on FTC to investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Acquisition
DOD watchdog plots move to the cloud
The Office of Inspector General at the Department of Defense is on the hunt for cloud capabilities that support its sensitive mission.
People
Right-wing activist tees up successor to Schedule F
Christopher Rufo, an instigator of culture war battles over critical race theory, wants to "centralize ideological control" of federal agencies within the Office of Management and Budget in the next Republican administration.
Digital Government
Senators Call on FTC to Investigate TikTok
Recent reports suggest the People’s Republic of China can access the data of U.S. citizens.
Cybersecurity
North Korea Behind Manually Executed Ransomware Attacks, Federal Agencies Say
Officials are connecting the “Maui” ransomware to attacks on the public health sector over the past year.
Digital Government
Google Doubles Down On Protecting Women's Health Data
Amid the overturn of Roe v. Wade, leadership at Google pledged to delete sensitive data like clinic visits and menstrual cycle tracking.
Ideas
Your Body Has an Internal Clock That Dictates When You Eat, Sleep and Might Have a Heart Attack—All Based on Time of Day
Circadian rhythms may be even more important than previously thought.
Artificial Intelligence
'Fake' Data Gets Robots to Learn New Stuff Faster
A training innovation could help robots learn difficult tasks quickly.
Emerging Tech
This Is Where USPS Is Building Out Its First Mega-Centers This Year
The Postal Service will build out 60 new facilities as part of Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan, adding to its overall staff and improving working conditions.
Digital Government