Emerging Tech
Bill Would ‘Jumpstart’ Planning Process for Beefing up Border Security Tech
The bill, announced by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, would require the Homeland Security Department to develop a comprehensive border security technology strategy.
Digital Government
How and When GSA’s New Central Contracting Portal Will Lose the ‘Beta’
The next major transition to beta.SAM—the FPDS contract award data reporting tools—is coming next month, with the legacy SAM.gov next on deck.
Emerging Tech
City Ban on Business Use of Facial Recognition Tech Said to Be a First
Elected leaders in Portland, Oregon approved the measure this week.
Emerging Tech
USDA Makes New Move in Broad Effort to Bring Innovative Tech to America’s Farmers
The agriculture-focused agency wants public input on potentially disruptive, existing assets to consider.
Digital Government
Report: Government Employee Experience is Hindering Government Performance
But public sector organizations can take some easy steps to improve employee experience.
Digital Government
DOD Explains How Contractors Will Get Reimbursed for COVID Expenses—If Congress Cuts a Check
Ellen Lord says the bill would come to $10 billion to $20 billion.
Modernization
Real-world data management
The pandemic has put new demands on data teams, but old obstacles are still hindering agency efforts.
Ideas
It’s Time to Shore up the Universal Service Fund So It Can Live up to Its Name
Congress needs to create a solution that reflects how Americans actually use telecommunications services rather than how we once did.
Acquisition
'Huawei ban' means contract modifications
The General Services Administration is seeing high rates of acceptance of contract modifications from contractors to comply with acquisition rules in the 2019 defense bill.
Modernization
Pentagon raises AI ambitions
The Defense Department wants to make AI training available to all DOD components by 2021.
Digital Government
'Perfect Storm' Threatens 'Major Institutional Defeat' for the Census, Top Watchdog Says
The decennial count is ahead of schedule overall, but a condensed schedule and hiring shortfalls are creating significant risks.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 11
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
GSA Provides Some Clarity on Section 889 Implementation
The General Services Administration emphasized the importance of outreach but declined to address questions around confusing language in Section 889.
Artificial Intelligence
How the Pentagon’s JAIC Says It’s Prioritizing Ethics In Its AI-Driven Pursuits
Joint Artificial Intelligence Center officials stay connected with stakeholders through an executive steering group and other working groups.
Modernization
Library of Congress Touts New Enhancements, More to Come for Congress.gov
The central portal for legislative data—including bills, hearings and historic documents—has been getting a continual makeover since 2016, with a host of new improvements rolling out this year.
Cybersecurity
Managers Who Stay Connected to Remote Employees Could Reduce Insider Threats, State Official Says
Pandemic-related stress and isolation could push some employees over the edge.
Ideas
What a Smoky Bar Can Teach Us about the '6-Foot Rule' During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s important to understand the rule's limitations.
People