Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 10
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Despite public concerns, facial recognition gets traction in Congress
While some legislators questioned the accuracy and bias found in some government systems, both Republicans and Democrats endorsed the broad thrust and goals of DHS' screening programs.
Emerging Tech
The Night Sky Will Never Be the Same
Elon Musk’s plan for worldwide internet has sent bright artificial, lights streaking through the dark.
Cybersecurity
Industry Leaders Rebuke Barr’s Dismissal of White House-Backed Plan to Avoid Huawei
Attorney General breaks with government partners in proposing a more immediate, and controversial solution.
Modernization
House Passes Bill to Codify—and Improve—GSA's Cloud Security Program
The FedRAMP Authorization Act includes $100 million in additional funding and a requirement to automate the process and force agencies to reuse ATOs.
Ideas
Charging Your Phone Using a Public USB Port? Beware of 'Juice Jacking.'
Those in need of a battery boost need to keep some security tips in mind.
Digital Government
What Do You Call the Troops of the U.S. Space Force?
The Pentagon wants your input — and space cadets and spacemen are not under consideration.
Emerging Tech
NASA Solicits Ideas on its Future Moon Rovers
It’s all part of what the agency calls “a coordinated approach to explore the lunar surface.”
Digital Government
R&D rules need upgrade, experts say
For the nation to remain technologically competitive, research organizations must boost collaboration and take advantage of outside investments.
Artificial Intelligence
CBP Is Upgrading to a New Facial Recognition Algorithm in March
The agency also signed an agreement with NIST to test the algorithm and its operational environment for accuracy and potential biases.
Ideas
Why the Government Needs To Create A $10B Venture Fund for Artificial Intelligence
Our national security is at risk.
People
FDA wants to upgrade ethics filing platform
The Food and Drug Administration aims to improve the way documents for ethics rules compliance are filed and tracked.
People
Future-proofing government by fostering connections
Collaboration in and among agencies and dedication to customer service will ensure government can meet the demands of the future.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 7
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Senate Intel Report: Key Officials Excluded From 2016 Election Response
Committee leaders recommend an integrated response to cyber events and disregard for political affiliations moving forward.
Emerging Tech
Veterans Affairs Launches Its First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Secretary Robert Wilkie said it was the first in the nation and one of the first in the world.
Cybersecurity
CISA "not well-positioned" to execute nationwide election security strategy in 2020
Resource constraints and a reorganization have prevented CISA from rolling out its election security plans for 2020, but states still give the agency high marks.
Modernization
New docs outline scope, security requirements for CIA enterprise cloud
The agency is looking to reap the flexibility and benefits of operating in a multicloud environment, supercharge its AI capabilities and implement new supply chain security measures.
Artificial Intelligence