Emerging Tech
FCC Creates $20 Billion Rural Broadband Fund
At a briefing with President Trump, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai also said the agency will move forward with a 5G wireless spectrum auction at the end of the year.
Emerging Tech
GSA Testing Tool to Ensure Tech Projects Meet Accessibility Rules
A government-built AI tool to ensure compliance with accessibility mandates is headed for the user testing phase before going governmentwide this fall.
Ideas
The Art (Not Science) of Deepfakes
Modern machine-learning technology brings deepfakes within reach of anyone.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 15
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
What Spy-Satellite Companies Can Teach NASA About Climate Change
The space agency is exploring what three Earth-observation start-ups can teach it about the planet.
Digital Government
'Phone Addicts' Are the New Drunk Drivers, Report Says
An analysis of driver behavior data found that drivers are growing more distracted by their devices.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Is Killing a Key Independent-Research Program
For decades, JASON studies helped DOD and other agencies get outside perspectives on scientific and technical topics.
Modernization
Nearly Every Agency Missed Their Data Center Optimization Goals, Watchdog Says
Only two of 22 agencies expected to hit all five of OMB’s optimization benchmarks by the end of 2018.
Policy
Lawmakers Seek to Punish Robocallers with Prison Time
New bipartisan legislation aims to help Americans feel it’s safe to answer their phones again.
Digital Government
Senators wonder why we need Space Force
Lawmakers are worried about more bureaucracy and overlap, and some missing pieces to the Space Force plan.
Modernization
GAO: Agencies could push harder on data center closing
Federal agencies are finding success with data center consolidation, but GAO finds some complications.
Modernization
New GAO tech office starts to take shape
The Government Accountability Office's new science and technology wing plans to double its staff size and take on a much broader role in the IT modernization and emerging tech space.
Ideas
3 Reasons Why Spending a Little More on Your Server Now Will Save a Lot Later
Upgrades later could have hidden costs.
Modernization
IRS’ Plan to Modernize Old Tech Will Cost About $2.5 Billion
The agency is seeking $290 million this year as part of a six-year modernization plan.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: April 12
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Policy
GAO Will Pour $15 Million Into New Tech Assessment Office in 2020
The Science and Technology Assessment and Analytics team aims to build lawmakers’ understanding of emerging technologies and weigh in on tech-centric policies.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Evaluate 1.1 Million Security Clearance Holders
While artificial intelligence is key to the future of background investigations, it will always be up to humans to make clearance decisions, an official assured.
Modernization