Artificial Intelligence
Critical Update: How Veterans Shaped a Coronavirus Chatbot
Chief Technology Officer Charles Worthington discusses how the agency rolled out new digital tools to help respond to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 30
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
Senators Introduce Deepfake-Focused Amendment to Defense Authorization Act
The Deepfake Report Act would require the Homeland Security Department to study the threats posed by manipulated and synthetic media—including text.
Cybersecurity
NASA Watchdog Reports on Why the Agency Still Struggles with Cybersecurity
Almost half of the controls in an overarching shared system were assessed as deficient.
Modernization
OMB Names Two More Lead Offices for New Shared Services Regime
The announcement comes after two more agencies completed their marketplace implementation plans.
Modernization
VA Launches Digital COVID-19 Screening App for Patients and Employees
The answers can help staff direct individuals to the appropriate parts of the facility or if needed, additional screening.
Digital Government
Trade groups renew bid for IT funding in stimulus
Technology groups urge Senate leaders to consider meaningful government IT modernization as a primary support mechanism for COVID response
Digital Government
Thornberry talks acquisition reform in 2021 NDAA
Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) is hopeful that lasting change comes with his latest provisions in what is set to be his last National Defense Authorization Act.
Ideas
When Automation Sets Government Agencies Up for Failure
It's important to take the time to design a better system and workflow.
People
Margie Graves to lead industry side of ACT-IAC
A former top IT official will head up a key committee at the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers push cyber updates in Senate defense bill
Amendments filed to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act by Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and others would implement more than a dozen recommendations from the Solarium Commission report.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: June 29
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas
How to Work from Home Without Hurting Your Back
Unchecked, the pain can develop into long-term musculoskeletal injuries.
Ideas
Developing Resilience Is an Important Tool to Help You Deal with Coronavirus and the Surge in Cases
While some researchers suggest resilience is hard-wired into one’s personality, others say it can be learned and acquired later in life.
Ideas
Five Ways Jürgen Klopp’s Leadership Style Helped Liverpool to the Top
First, he created a clear vision and identity.
Emerging Tech
Industry Calls on Government to Invest Billions for Developing Secure 5G Networks
Comments to the NTIA also say the administration shouldn’t choose winners and losers to compete with Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Federal Use of Facial Recognition Tech
If passed, federal agencies would not be able to run, fund, purchase or otherwise use data from facial biometric systems without congressional authorization.
Modernization