Emerging Tech
How the Government Helped Google Reach Quantum Supremacy
Insiders from both the tech giant and the government detailed how the breakthrough was made possible through public-private collaboration.
Cybersecurity
Federal Court Denies Government's Appeal Seeking to Kill OPM Hack Lawsuit
With standing established, lower court will now have to hear the case on its merits.
Emerging Tech
Silicon Valley Rep Calls For Task Force, Legislation on Government Use of Biometrics
Rep. Ro Khanna said Congress should dictate exactly how federal agencies use technologies like facial recognition. But first, the legislative body needs to get properly educated.
Emerging Tech
How VA Gets Innovators to Focus on Veterans’ Challenges
One event helped a severely injured veteran use a utensil on his own—for the first time in 12 years.
Modernization
FAA chief data officer wants to pace development
The Federal Aviation Administration's top data officer wants to take a layered approach to how it develops U.S. air traffic control IT systems.
Cybersecurity
How the Air Force upgraded cyber testing for weapons systems
Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing is modernizing the way the service tests weapons systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker pushes online verification to combat disinformation
Mandatory ID checks for social media platforms could help fight propaganda, but experts worry about privacy tradeoffs.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 23
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Texas Considering Whether to Hand Driver’s License, Citizenship Information to Census Bureau
The Texas Department of Public Safety received a request for the information earlier this month but has taken no action.
Emerging Tech
Army Partners with UFO Researchers to Study Active Camouflage and Other Sci-Fi Tech
The partnership will explore metamaterials, quantum communications, beamed energy propulsion and other futuristic tech for use on the military’s ground vehicles.
Modernization
Esper Recuses Himself from JEDI Cloud Contract Review
The Pentagon’s acquisition team will continue its review of bids submitted by Amazon Web Services and Microsoft, as the department’s deputy secretary of defense takes over the process.
Digital Government
Now’s The Time To Share Your Bold Ideas and Stories
A chance to tell your colleagues across government about innovative approaches you’re implementing.
Cybersecurity
GAO highlights security threats to federal employees
Extremist views on public land control put federal employees at risk, and government officials have played a part, according to the chairwoman of a House subcommittee.
Modernization
Esper steps aside on JEDI, pushes decision to deputy
After months of review, the defense secretary has recused himself from decisions regarding the controversial $10 billion JEDI cloud buy.
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Reestablishes Science and Tech Advisory Council
After lying dormant for almost three years, the president signed an executive order reestablishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and naming seven of 16 potential members.
Ideas
Data Lakes: Where Big Businesses Dump Their Excess Data, and Hackers Have a Field Day
These valuable repositories are a tempting target.
Modernization
OMB Focused on Trust and Agility in Tech Improvements
Increased agility will help tech officials maximize their IT modernization efforts—and perhaps build more trust in government among the public.
Digital Government
Some movement in the Senate on funding, but concerns remain
The Senate is moving ahead on a package of funding bills with bipartisan support, but spending levels for homeland security and defense continue dog lawmakers, with a shutdown still a possibility.
Emerging Tech