Digital Government
Survey: Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Want More Government Oversight on Data Privacy
Slightly less than half of Americans say they wouldn’t share any sort of sensitive information with a business for any reason.
Ideas
Why Five New National Quantum Information Science Centers Are a Huge Deal
Through quantum computers, we’ll tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges, explain Energy Department's Paul Dabbar and IBM Research's Darío Gil.
Ideas
Amazing Mars Mission Nearing Red Planet
The Mars Perseverance Rover is now speeding toward Mars at a blazing 71,413 miles per hour.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Aug. 26
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
Preparing Your Mind for Uncertain Times
What ancient philosophers can teach us about embracing the unknown.
Artificial Intelligence
Air Force Taps Machine Learning to Speed Up Flight Certifications
The Air Force SEEK EAGLE Office cleaned up its “data swamp” and implemented a machine learning application, and it's making the flight certification process more efficient.
Modernization
The Pandemic May Push the Federal Workforce to Face Fears About Reskilling
Officials point to how modernization can create opportunities, as angst about job loss swirls.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Craft a Quantum Information Science Strategy—and Wants Help
The service is on the lookout for a contractor with a proven track record in the quantum development space.
Digital Government
OMB launches data reskilling pilot
The Office of Management and Budget develops another technology reskilling pilot aimed at fostering data science talent.
Digital Government
VA Awards Sole Source Contract to Upgrade, Automate Its COVID-19 Visualization Tool
Contracting officials justified the $1.5 million award by citing a $6 million price tag to fully replace the tool.
Ideas
Can the U.S. Government Really Ban TikTok?
It is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.
Cybersecurity
Trump nominates Chad Wolf as permanent DHS chief
Wolf has served as acting secretary since November 2019 but is currently embroiled in a controversy over the legitimacy of his appointment.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Bill Would Standardize Public Health Data and Bolster Sharing
The legislation would also establish a cross-agency working group for ongoing recommendations.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Command takes the fight abroad
The head of U.S. Cyber Command defends "persistent engagement" strategy with adversaries, explaining that proactive cyber operations won't lead the U.S. into an "all out war."
Ideas
It’s Not Agile’s Fault: 3 Lessons to Ensure Accountability and Collaboration
Stickies on the wall doesn't mean your team is doing agile appropriately.
Cybersecurity
USCIS cancels furloughs
The planned furloughs of more than 13,000 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees set for Aug. 30 have been called off, the agency announced today.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Why a Government Vulnerability Disclosure Program Is a Big Deal
The new policy could change the government’s relationship with hackers but some agencies have reservations.
Digital Government