Policy
House Dems urge social media networks not to delete evidence of possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine
Automated and artificial intelligence-enabled systems may be removing and permanently erasing evidence of potential Russian war crimes in Ukraine, lawmakers said this week.
Defense
How the Army is battle-testing cloud computing
How the service plans to use cloud computing — from boardrooms to the battlefield
Cybersecurity
Key Convener Releases Plan for Securing Open Source Software with White House
A crucial entity within the open source ecosystem is urging prioritization of libraries that support widespread applications like internet routing, among other things.
Artificial Intelligence
Justice, EEOC Release Guide To Prevent AI Discrimination
A new document builds on burgeoning EEOC regulations to prevent biases in AI technology in the workplace.
Emerging Tech
Defense Officials Emphasize Lab Modernization, Acquisition Reform Among Budget Priorities
Speaking before a House subcommittee, Department of Defense leaders identified critical operation areas within DOD offices that demand more federal funding to continue research and development.
Emerging Tech
Say Hello to Sagittarius A*, the Black Hole at the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy
On May 12, 2022, astronomers on the Event Horizon Telescope team released an image of a black hole called Sagittarius A* that lies at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Chris Impey, an astronomer at the University of Arizona, explains how the team got this image and why it is such a big deal.
Emerging Tech
Raytheon Technologies Invests in Hypersonic Aircraft Startup Hermeus
It’s the first investment by the aerospace and defense giant’s new venture arm.
Modernization
Energy Seeks Input on Power Grid Modernization, Expansion
The Energy Department continues taking action on investments through President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Ideas
The Cybersecurity Executive Order: From Missed Opportunity to Unexpected Progress
The impact of President Joe Biden’s cybersecurity executive order over the last year proved to go beyond initial expectations.
People
Catalyst Award winner: Soraya Correa
Over the course of a 40-year career in federal service, Soraya Correa looked for ways to make procurement more effective and more responsive to agency needs.
People
Industry Eagle Award winner: Casey Coleman
Efforts to help the state of Rhode Island and the Small Business Administration respond to the COVID pandemic were just the latest chapters in Coleman's contributions to the government IT community.
People
Government Eagle Award winner: Gundeep Ahluwalia
The Labor Department's CIO is helping to transform service delivery across the agency.
Digital Government
Federal officials caution employers on using AI in hiring
The Justice Department and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are sounding the alarm about the potential for AI human resources tools to discriminate against individuals with disabilities.
Acquisition
Acquisition experts ask Congress to address decline in small business awards
Congress should work to develop new procurement vehicles and streamline compliance and security requirements to counteract category management practices and other issues causing a steep drop in the number of small businesses in the federal marketplace, experts said on Thursday.
Defense
The Navy needs to do a better job finding the right job for its cyber specialists, officials say
Adm. Michael Gilday, the chief of naval operations, told the House Armed Services Committee the Navy has struggled with matching cyber talent with teams.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Agencies Expect to Meet Zero Trust Requirements
More than half of federal IT professionals surveyed are actively implementing a zero trust strategy.
Exclusive
Digital Government
Lockheed Secretly Worked to Block Airbus’ Influence in Washington—While Teaming on Major Pentagon Bid
Internal email reveals U.S. company’s pressure to deny Europeans’ application to powerful trade group.
Cybersecurity
US Signs on to New Electronic Evidence Protocol in International Cybercrime Agreement
The new protocol is officially being added to the Budapest Convention—an arrangement between 66 member-states—after four years of negotiations.
Modernization
Technology-Focused Bills Advance Through Senate, House Committees
A bevy of pending legislation aimed at technological modernization moved through Congressional chambers on Wednesday with broad bipartisan backing.
Cybersecurity