Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 12
The latest news, analysis and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Say They Have an Agreement to Avoid Another Shutdown
Negotiators say they have worked out disagreements on border spending, but they still have to win over Trump.
Modernization
Apple Is Building an iPhone App for Vets' Medical Records
The tool, which connects directly to VA’s health record database, will roll out sometime this summer.
Digital Government
The History of Women in Science Is Hidden in Plain Sight
By searching through footnotes, researchers found female programmers who made important but unrecognized contributions to genetics.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Unveils a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
The executive order calls for agencies to focus on AI, but details and funds are sparse.
People
Murkowski optimistic on funding deal: 'We're going to get this figured out'
As a deal to avert another partial government shutdown began to take shape Monday afternoon, the Alaska senator also voiced support for a 2.6 percent federal pay raise.
Modernization
Latest Technology Modernization Fund Award Will Support Governmentwide Payroll Project
With the seventh project award, the fund has just under $11 million left.
Modernization
White House CIO Needs Contractor to Help with App Development
The Office of the CIO put out a notice on a new five-year contract to assist with all sorts of application management needs.
Modernization
Trump signs order to accelerate AI development
The White House issued an executive order Feb. 11 directing federal agencies to invest more money and resources into the development and promotion of artificial intelligence technologies.
Emerging Tech
A Space Nerd’s Reading of Ariana Grande’s ‘NASA’ Song
The singer says she’s a star. But what kind?
Modernization
MGT Act money goes to fix federal payroll
The Technology Management Fund is close to maxing out after a $20.7 million award to GSA's NewPay software-as-a-service payroll modernization.
Artificial Intelligence
China’s Rapid AI Development Has Its Limits: Report
Chinese artificial-intelligence researchers are aware of ways their work lags the United States’—and Beijing is working to fix those.
Cybersecurity
1 in 3 FHFA employees failed phishing test
A penetration test found some concerning vulnerabilities at the Federal Housing Finance Agency, but auditors weren't able to gain access.
Ideas
Federal Networks Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence Will Save the Day
It's time to stop being a step behind hackers.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose a Rotational Program for Federal Cyber Workers
They also introduced bills to bolster counterterrorism efforts, stop robocallers and keep ZTE in check.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 11
The latest news, quick hits and other updates from FCW's reporters and editors.
People
Shutdown still in play, White House says
With the clock running out on a continuing resolution funding multiple agencies, the White House and the Congress appear to be edging toward a deal -- but a lot can still go wrong.
People