Emerging Tech
The U.S. FDA Says It’s Taking the Lead on the Regulation of Cell-Cultured Meat
A different kind of meat could get a different kind of regulation.
Emerging Tech
There’s About to Be A Lot More Creepy Boston Dynamics Robots in the World
The company may soon begin to turn its decades-long robotics research into an actual business.
Cybersecurity
FTC Suggests Considering Security Disclosure Rules for Connected-Device Makers
If the Consumer Product Safety Commission required IoT makers to outline their security protections, the Federal Trade Commission could go after false claims.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon Asks for Ideas on Building a Universal Telehealth Network
That includes looking at tech that connects patients with providers.
Digital Government
A U.S. Court Rejected Google Translate as a Means of Providing Consent to a Cop
Courts around the world are increasingly considering relying on machine translation during legal proceedings.
Emerging Tech
Defense Department Awards 14 Spots on $7.5B Innovative Tech Contract
DISA announced winners for the unrestricted portion of the SETI contract, with small business awards schedule for later this year.
Emerging Tech
Navy Wants Experimental Tech to Streamline Operations in Port and at Sea
SPAWAR is using its other transaction authority to solicit prototypes through the TReX consortium.
People
TMF's how-to guide for remaining $55 million
The seven-member board steering IT modernization dollars is telling agencies how they can get a piece of the remaining $55 million in funding.
Digital Government
CBP's remote arrivals app to launch nationwide
Customs and Border Protection will roll out a smartphone app allowing travelers who cross into the U.S. in remote locations to use their mobile devices to interact with customs agents.
Cybersecurity
DHS tried to take 5 legacy IT programs agile. Here’s what happened
The Department of Homeland Security ran a yearlong agile acquisition pilot program with five existing programs from FEMA, TSA, ICE and USCIS.
Acquisition
New federal contracting rule cuts off Kaspersky
The government is seeking to eliminate all traces of cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Labs from federal systems, issuing a new interim rule to extend the governmentwide ban to contractors.
Artificial Intelligence
New Data Could Help Siri And Alexa Know When They’re Being Unhelpful
Knowing when there isn’t enough information to provide an accurate answer is a tricky skill to learn.
Digital Government
Do You Know Who’s Using Your DNA Data?
Public genealogy databases have some downsides.
Ideas
How to Integrate TIC with Cloud-First for Enhanced Agency Security
These competing priorities create a huge challenge for agencies.
Cybersecurity
Nearly All Major Agencies Are on Governmentwide Cyber Threat Dashboard
So far, 20 of 23 major agencies are plugged into the dashboard. The last three should be on by the end of July.
Cybersecurity
Are Federal Cyber Workers Up to Snuff? Many Agencies Don't Know.
Some still aren’t sure who counts as a cyber worker and who doesn’t.
Digital Government
House Passes Bill to Open Government Data About Opioid Abuse
The Health and Human Services Department would have to build a dashboard to share information about substance abuse, treatment and recovery.
Emerging Tech