People
DOJ's Kevin Deeley passes away
The Justice Department's hard-working, award-winning Deputy CIO died over the weekend, the agency confirmed.
Digital Government
Chinese Police Are Wearing Sunglasses That Can Recognize Faces
The devices have already helped nab seven fugitives.
Emerging Tech
Russian Nuclear Scientists Were Arrested for Using a Supercomputer to Mine Bitcoin
The supercomputer is housed in the Federal Nuclear Center in Sarov, a restricted area with high security.
Digital Government
What to Know About the CLOUD Act
Lawmakers also weigh in on bug bounties and advance customer experience and open data bills.
Emerging Tech
The Future of Wireless Charging Is Almost Here
But don't throw away your charger just yet.
People
Challenges facing the new CIO
The Trump administration has a blueprint for IT modernization, and the new federal CIO pick Suzette Kent is walking point on the challenge in her first government -- and first tech -- position.
Artificial Intelligence
Survey: 86% of Feds Would Use Robotic Automation If Possible
Feds are tired or repeating themselves.
Cybersecurity
New CLOUD Act splits industry, civil liberty orgs
Major tech companies are on board with a newly proposed bill that would give the U.S. and select nations greater access to cross-border data, but digital privacy advocates are sounding the alarm.
Emerging Tech
It Costs Taxpayers $41 Per Phone Call To IRS
The IRS wants to provide a better user experience to customers without breaking the bank.
Digital Government
The Source Code for the iPhone Leaked Online
Researchers believe the code to be real, and could be a significant security leak
Artificial Intelligence
This Might Be The Last Olympics Without AI Judges
The next summer games in Tokyo might be very different.
Emerging Tech
The Simple Test That Can Determine If a Technology Is For Good or Evil
What are the ethical responsibilities of companies that are able to manipulate human behavior on a massive scale?
People
OPM looks to improve training, fix skills gap
The Trump administration's human resources strategy includes tasking agencies with better use of data and revising organizational structures.
Modernization
How NTIA is trying to push 5G
The federal government looking to encourage 5G wireless tech by trimming regulations and making it easier for carriers to use federal property for cell sites.
Ideas
What Happens When You Can't Share or Access Your Own Data?
Agencies can avoid vendor lock-in with hybrid open source software.
People
ARCIC head announces retirement
Maj. Gen. Robert “Bo” Dyess announced his retirement during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing Feb. 7.
Policy
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Vet to Lead DHS Cyber and Infrastructure Division
Christopher Krebs has been acting chief of the cyber and infrastructure protection division since August.
Emerging Tech