Digital Government
Airport facial recognition is improving, DHS watchdog says
Customs and Border Protection removed officers’ abilities to override mismatches for facial recognition technology as part of a bid to improve its facial biometric program, according to a new Inspector General report.
Digital Government
NASA to Release First Images From James Webb Telescope
The space agency will get an assist from President Joe Biden, too.
Emerging Tech
Treasury’s Cryptocurrency Framework Emphasizes Consumer Protection, International Collaboration
The Treasury Department’s first digital asset guidance is the latest chapter in applying federal regulation to the digital asset market.
Digital Government
Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork
A new study finds that in-person teams generate more ideas than remote teams working on the same problem -- possibly because when people focus on the narrow field of vision of a screen, their thinking becomes narrower as well.
Emerging Tech
Army Finishes Early Testing of Next-Generation Helicopter Engine
The General Electric power plants will be installed in the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft.
Cybersecurity
House bill tasks CISA with SolarWinds report
A key lawmaker on the House Homeland Security Committee wants more details on what was breached and what was lost when the SolarWinds Orion platform was compromised in a supply chain attack.
Modernization
TSA Collaborates with European Security, Manufacturers To Upgrade Security Tech
The Transportation Security Administration and Airports Council International Europe worked together to implement open architecture frameworks in screening technology.
Cybersecurity
Diabetes Patients Flood FDA with Comments on Cybersecurity for Medical Devices
As the agency finalizes guidance for approving the sale of devices such as those used to monitor and control glucose levels, the comments highlight competition and consumer protection issues associated with a grassroots movement for the “right-to-repair.”
Acquisition
The changing antitrust climate for contractors
Large transactions in the defense and government market do not typically get the attention of advocates for strong antitrust enforcement—but a few recent actions may signal a change.
People
It could soon get even easier for feds to qualify for student loan forgiveness
The Education Department has proposed a package of regulatory reforms aimed at making loan forgiveness programs more accessible.
Defense
Marines look to a future where more authority, intel moves to the edge
Commandant sees empowered battlefield commanders, and new support roles further from the front lines.
Cybersecurity
Biden’s executive order sharpens health data privacy following Roe v. Wade overturn
The executive order brings federal enforcement to protecting location and health data, in order to prevent law enforcement abuses.
Digital Government
Biden’s Executive Order Sharpens Health Data Privacy Following Roe v. Wade Overturn
The executive order brings federal enforcement to protecting location and health data, in order to prevent law enforcement abuses.
Digital Government
Energy Awards $14 Million to Improve Climate Change Modeling
Data from the projects is expected to improve scientists’ understanding of the atmosphere.
Digital Government
Marines Look To A Future Where More Authority, Intel Moves to the Edge
Commandant sees empowered battlefield commanders, and new support roles further from the front lines.
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