Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence in Action
Federal agencies are laying the groundwork now for how artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation may change their operations in not-so-distant future.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 25
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
How the Federal Tech Community Is Coping With COVID-19
“The IT leaders in the federal community, our contractor partners and our vendors are stepping up in incredible ways,” Federal Chief Information Officer Suzette Kent said.
Digital Government
Defense Secretary Says Teleworking Could Last Months
During a virtual town hall, Mark Esper warned employees to be vigilant for phishing attempts and practice good cyber hygiene.
Modernization
Amazon: Pentagon Trying to ‘Gerrymander’ JEDI Corrective Action
Amazon Web Services said the Pentagon’s plan to fix the Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure cloud contract is not enough.
Digital Government
House Dems Unveil Stimulus Plan Including Paid Childcare, Mandatory Telework and Bonus Pay for Feds
Measure comes with a $2.5 trillion price tag and includes provisions to rescind Trump's efforts to weaken federal employee unions.
Digital Government
GSA Warns of COVID-19 Contracting Scam and Price Gouging
After receiving reports of an imposter claiming to hold a GSA contract, officials are reminding agency buyers to verify vendor information.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: March 24
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Emerging Tech
White House Launches Supercomputing Consortium to Fight COVID-19
Scientists are tapping supercomputers to learn more about the novel coronavirus.
Digital Government
Get More Out of STEM Grants by Making a Plan to Tackle Sexual Harassment, Watchdog Says
Agencies’ processes for reviewing complaints don’t reflect the full picture.
Digital Government
Agencies Request Funds for Emergency Boosts to Telework, Overtime and Hiring
The $46 billion White House request would also help bring home feds stationed abroad in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Digital Government
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Maximize Telework for Federal Employees
Lawmakers continue to push for more telework options for federal employees.
Digital Government
NAPA will study OPM-GSA merger
The Academy expects to have complete study by March 2021.
Emerging Tech
Trump Administration Wants to Know What COVID-19 Tech From China Should Be Exempt From Tariffs
The administration has already lifted tariffs on 200 medical-care products from China in response to the coronavirus outbreak but wants to know what more is needed.
Ideas
GPS is Fatally Flawed. It’s Past Time to Fix It.
A terrestrial system could make GPS spoof-proof.
People
Let's call Dr. Fauci by his proper title -- public servant
Steve Kelman argues that Americans need to understand the essential contributions civil servants make to our society's mix.
Digital Government