Digital Government
Agencies Paid Federal Employees $3.7 Billion Not to Work During Recent Shutdowns
One department lost 90 employees during the most recent lapse, while another slashed hiring by nearly 40%.
Artificial Intelligence
Guidance on Federal AI Regulations Coming Shortly, Federal CTO Says
Current and former government tech leaders also stressed the need for high-level standards to ensure the global AI industry grows in line with democratic values
Emerging Tech
The Air Force Will Start Work on Flying Cars This Fall
It’s about replacing the V-22, eventually. But it’s also about finding new ways to harness commercial innovation.
Modernization
Treasury Maps Out Its $1B Multicloud Future
According to the newly released acquisition roadmap, the T-Cloud contract will include, at least, offerings from AWS, Microsoft, Google and Oracle.
People
Proposed workforce rules make it easier to fire, discipline feds
The Office of Personnel Management is following through on Trump administration plans to make it easier to fire and penalize federal employees.
Artificial Intelligence
Where to Use AI and Other Tips From CIOs on Emerging Tech
The chief information officers from the departments of Health and Human Services, Justice and the General Services Administration offered emerging tech ideas to feds.
People
Lawmakers detail $4 billion in shutdown costs
A new Senate staff report lays out the huge costs of shutting down federal agencies during funding fights over the past five years.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Call on FCC to Reexamine Licenses for Two Chinese Telecom Firms
Sens. Chuck Schumer and Tom Cotton fear the state-owned companies present national security threats.
Modernization
Senate advances spending bill without TMF funding
A Senate subcommittee advanced a spending bill Sept. 17 that zeros out new funding for the central Technology Modernization Fund authorized under the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Modernization
Procurement chief tees up potential changes in CSP-government relations
In the coming year, the Office of Management and Budget plans a new look at the details of how to work with cloud service providers and other vendors on data sharing and product development.
Acquisition
Agile software and flying cars top Air Force acquisition priorities
Will Roper, the Air Force's acquisition head is pushing for a new flying car project and massively scaled agile software development processes across the service.
Digital Government
Agriculture Wants Store-Level Data on All of America’s Grocery Retailers
The agency plans to use the data to make sure everyone in the country has affordable access to healthy food.
Cybersecurity
Report on Election Security Gains Attention, and a Sharp Rebuke
It showed another kind of election security threat: companies looking to profit from a country on edge about the integrity of its national and local elections.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 17
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Pentagon’s Former Top Hacker Wants His Startup to Inject Some Silicon Valley into the Defense Industry
"If the nerds don’t show up and work on the mission of national defense...then I’m not sure who will," says Chris Lynch, of Rebellion Defense.
Digital Government
Trump’s Top Acquisition Official Outlines Priorities
Michael Wooten, the new administrator for the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, wants contracting professionals to meet 21st-century tech challenges head-on.
Emerging Tech
The Intelligence Community is Exploring Long-Range Biometric Identification
A new IARPA program aims to build biometric technology that can identify people using cameras stationed on far off rooftops and unmanned aircraft.
Digital Government