Emerging Tech
Next Generation Supercomputing Bill Introduced in the House
Provisions promoting workforce development and energy efficient operations, among others, are included in the legislation.
Digital Government
NARA seeks DOD's help in addressing records request backlog
Many records housed in a St. Louis facility are critical to veterans' benefits applications but can't be accessed remotely.
Cybersecurity
US Chamber Asks Government To Get More Involved In Ransomware Defense
The Chamber of Commerce offered six steps the federal government can take to help American businesses defend against and respond to ransomware cyberattacks.
Artificial Intelligence
Report Highlights How AI Could Amplify Future Disinformation Campaigns
The 70-page report assesses how neural networks and artificial intelligence could supercharge dis- and misinformation campaigns and sway the opinions of millions.
Modernization
How to fund security and modernize at the same time
FedRAMP's standards go a long way toward the security goals the White House just set -- but smaller firms must be able to afford the authorization process.
Ideas
Committing to a U.S. Government-Industry Partnership to Empower AI Innovation
Such a partnership could make prompt and significant progress in resolving the top barriers to AI innovation and deployment.
Digital Government
Here Are the Pioneering Women who Will Be on New Quarters
Beginning in 2022, women’s faces will appear on quarters for the first time, and the public will help choose who will be minted.
Cybersecurity
CISA Official Promotes an Emerging Cybersecurity Role in Wake of New Executive Order
Move over CISOs, it may be time to make room for chief product security officers.
Modernization
Unfunded mandates in the cyber EO?
New marching orders for agencies and technology vendors in the Biden administration's new cybersecurity policy need to be supported in the budget, industry reps say.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 21, 2021
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Biden Expected to Unveil Full Budget Proposal Next Week, Without a Permanent OMB Director
A veteran Capitol Hill staffer has been serving as the acting head of the Office of Management and Budget.
Emerging Tech
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
People
CDC mask guidelines and the federal workforce
The White House-led Safer Federal Workforce Task Force is incorporating recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updates on COVID protocols into their guidance for agencies looking to accommodate vaccinated workers.
Modernization
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Help State and Cities Modernize IT Systems
The bill would provide $120 million annually for seven years to fund tech teams and tech planning grants.
Cybersecurity
Industry coalition asks appropriators to boost CISA funding
CISA received $650 million from the American Rescue Plan Act, but the agency's top officials have described that as only a "down payment" to move the government's cybersecurity efforts.
Digital Government
House Republicans Want China-Focused Bills Moved Through Regular Order
Committee ranking members signed a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to take advantage of the bipartisan support for passing legislation to boost U.S. innovation
Digital Government
Committee Moves Cabinet-level OSTP Director Nominee to Full Senate
The Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee voted to report Eric Lander’s nomination favorably, though Republican members were split.
Emerging Tech
DHS Plans Next Rally to Advance Facial Recognition Tech
Modern systems are getting good at verifying people who are wearing face masks—and DHS wants to make them better.
Ideas