Emerging Tech
Google Promises Changes To Chrome After Complaints
Some users felt the latest Chrome updates violated their privacy.
Modernization
Here's What the HUD CIO Expects From the Centers of Excellence
One possible change is standing up a sixth center, David Chow said.
Digital Government
USAF's plans for agile, DevOps, cloud
Steven Wert, USAF's digital program executive officer, said the service is looking to pivot to agile development.
People
Hurd, Kelly look to codify, elevate federal CIO role
Two IT oversight leaders in Congress are looking to provide a legislative boost to the federal CIO and CISO roles.
Cybersecurity
NSA Staffer Sentenced to 5.5 Years in Prison for Taking Documents Home
Ellicott City-based Pho was a computer developer handling top secret intelligence.
Digital Government
Hurd expects Congress to restore TMF funding
Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) said he believes Senate concerns about Technology Modernization Fund transparency "have been addressed" and expects funding to be included in final FY19 appropriations.
Emerging Tech
Better Data Management is Key to Denver’s Smart City Aspirations
The situational awareness dashboard at the city’s Traffic Operations Center is the first step in a grander plan.
People
How AI will change the way government works
By automating mundane administrative tasks, AI creates work experiences that unleash productivity, bringing out the best in human workers.
Emerging Tech
Google’s New Tool to Fight Climate Change
The company will begin estimating local carbon pollution from cities around the world.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 26
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Must Keep Artificial Intelligence Edge to Keep Security Threats in Check, Lawmakers Say
Without heavy investment in AI research, the government risks national security and economic implications, according to a congressional report.
Cybersecurity
Google Introduces Data Privacy Framework Ahead of Senate Hearing
The tech company is gearing up for Congress' questions.
Digital Government
Commerce Department Seeks Comments on Outcome-Based Privacy Protections
The government wants to focus on what consumers should broadly expect from companies, not the methods for getting there.
Modernization
GSA Picks Second Agency to Get Centers of Excellence Support
The next agency will focus on IT and modernization for business processes and accounting.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon’s New Ambassador to Silicon Valley Is Hawkish on China
The former Symantec CEO also thinks immigration is key to a tech race the U.S. is currently losing.
Modernization
GSA Wants Feedback on Restructuring Its Cloud Offerings
The proposed changes add up to more than just a new name.
Emerging Tech
Silicon Valley’s Internet of the Future is Just as Censored as China’s Firewall
Will the internet’s town square be like Tiananmen Square?
Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Spies Don’t Have to Worry About Robots Taking Their Jobs, Intel Chief Says
The intelligence community will still need human analysts even as when machine learning does more, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats told students.
Emerging Tech