Ideas
Why You're Having Freaky Dreams During COVID-19
Many people have reported stirring restlessly in their sleep, disturbed by the strange figures, unusual places, or frightening scenarios that have appeared in their dreams.
Digital Government
Federal Advisory Group Finds Feds Are Paid 26.71% Less than Private Sector Counterparts
In their annual report, members of the Federal Salary Council recommend updates to datasets used in determining a region’s eligibility to become a locality pay area.
Ideas
Work Stress May Be Killing You
Mental health and mortality have a strong correlation with the amount of autonomy we have at our job.
Artificial Intelligence
Census Bureau Seeks Industry Input on Cybersecurity Acquisitions Strategy for Next Decade
With data collection for the 2020 census underway, the bureau is thinking about how artificial intelligence and other capabilities might help address sore points.
Emerging Tech
NASA Curates Virtual Experience for Public to Participate in Upcoming Rocket Launch
The space agency is hosting a range of global “NASA Social” events.
Emerging Tech
House Bill Would Mandate Comprehensive Probe into Quantum Computing Landscape
If passed, the legislation would mandate Commerce to conduct four in-depth surveys.
Emerging Tech
Bill Would Increase Broadband, Telehealth Capabilities in Rural America
Senate legislation would direct $2 billion in funding to help meet increased broadband demand during the coronavirus pandemic.
Modernization
Pentagon's AI chief: lack of enterprise cloud 'has slowed us down'
The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has been hampered by enterprise cloud program delays, but is pivoting with the Air Force's help.
Ideas
How You Can Avoid 'Zoom Fatigue'
Zoom meetings are more demanding cognitively than face-to-face meetings, a psychologist says.
Cybersecurity
Pandemic duties for National Guard include cyber help
The Maryland National Guard is doing its part to help hospitals and local government detect and deflect malicious online activity during the pandemic.
Digital Government
These Federal Agencies Have Seen the Most COVID-19 Deaths
Nearly 130 federal workers have died from the coronavirus pandemic.
Modernization
Exit Interview: Bill Zielinski
The General Services Administration can’t be shy about getting up close with its federal customers about technology, as the EIS telecom transformation and other efforts move ahead, Zielinski told FCW in an interview.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: May 22
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Senators Make Bipartisan Push to Expedite Hiring for Workers to Oversee Pandemic Response
Measure would ensure special investigator has proper resources in light of Trump's recent IG firing spree, senator says.
Digital Government
FTC Housecleaning Highlights Health Data Rule that Could Be More Relevant During the Pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comment on a decade-old rule that has never been enforced.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Cybersecurity Accreditation Board Seeks First Class of Auditors
The group seeks experienced professionals to help shape an ecosystem of education and training possibilities for aspiring cyber auditors.
Artificial Intelligence
Veterans Affairs Launches First Chatbot to Field COVID-19 Questions
The bot was developed and deployed via Microsoft’s Healthcare Bot platform.
Emerging Tech