Digital Government
In remembrance: Dennis Fischer
The longtime senior fed who served as chief financial officer of the General Services Administration and commissioner of the Federal Technology Service died last week at the age of 80.
Modernization
FBI brings on Intel data scientist as advisor
The FBI tapped Intel's chief data scientist to help it leverage cloud, AI and machine learning in its data strategy.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 30
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
The Evolution of Learning Could Boost AI
The evolution of learning could help lay groundwork for better artificial intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Trump signs stopgap funding bill to avoid Oct. 1 shutdown
Congress has about eight weeks to finalize a spending plan for fiscal year 2020 but disagreements over a border wall still loom large.
Digital Government
How We Can Avoid Escalating Arguments
When we escalate arguments by lashing out, it’s more often rooted in our impulsive gut reactions rather than strategy, according to new research.
Digital Government
The World Wants Less Tech. Amazon Gives It More.
The world’s largest online retailer is diving headfirst into the techlash.
Artificial Intelligence
Experts Urge Congress to Consider Implications of AI Bias and Human-Robot Interactions
It’s all part of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology’s work to support the development of a national artificial intelligence strategy.
Emerging Tech
CBP to Deploy Anti-Drone Bubbles Along U.S.-Mexico Border
The agency is fielding six counter-drone systems along the southern border and might soon deploy more, according to the vendor.
Ideas
Looking Beyond the Technical to Fill America's Cyber Workforce Gap
Think of nontechnical skills as skills that are useful in every possible job like critical thinking, listening to others, and initiative.
Cybersecurity
Senate’s Election Security Funding Bill Leaves a Key Agency Strapped for Cash
The Election Assistance Commission has struggled with insufficient staff and resources.
Cybersecurity
6 Cyber Bills You Might Have Missed
The bills aim to strengthen the Homeland Security Department’s cybersecurity efforts and help the energy sector improve its digital defenses.
Digital Government
Navy announces new CIO
After months of speculation and a year of reorganizing, the Navy announces Aaron Weis as its new information chief.
Digital Government
Study: Shutdown Did Lasting Damage to Federal Recruitment, Retention and Morale
While recovering from the most recent lapse in appropriations, some are fearful there will be another.
Cybersecurity
House bill seeks a cyber playbook
The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act would require DHS to disseminate and share its cybersecurity mitigation protocols with other agencies, industry, academia and other sectors.
Modernization
Senate panel passes grid security bills
Senate energy committee advanced two bills to bolster protections for cross-cutting vulnerabilities in energy critical infrastructure.
Digital Government
Republican U.S. Rep. Will Hurd Says He’s Considering Running for President in 2024
Hurd also discussed a whistleblower's complaint about Donald Trump — and whether its contents support a Democratic push to impeach the president. “I think that’s a premature conversation to have," he said.
Ideas
Why Are Scientists So Excited about a Recently Claimed Quantum Computing Milestone?
To understand, we need to go back to conventional, or digital, computers.
Digital Government