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
Lawmakers Want to Curb Big Tech's Influence on Kids
Those smartphone addictions are not a joking matter, according to a trio of lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
The Future of Windows Could Be Passwordless
No more relying on "123456" to secure your PC.
Artificial Intelligence
Google Gave the World Powerful AI Tools, and the World Made Porn With Them
The dark side of open source.
Digital Government
Congress votes to end overnight shutdown
The Senate and House voted to pass a two-year topline budget agreement and a six-week continuing resolution. after a brief overnight appropriations lapse after midnight Feb. 8.
Digital Government
Why Hiring the ‘Best’ People Produces the Least Creative Results
Don't forget to see the forest, instead of just the trees.
Modernization
Army looks at redefining its classified networks
Army leaders hope to modernize mobile networks through secure but unclassified pathways.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Warns CEOs: Protect Your Data or Lose Our Contracts
Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says cybersecurity should be a top priority for its contractors.
People
Trump names new ethics chief
The Trump administration has nominated Emory Rounds to head the Office of Government Ethics.
Modernization
EIS vendors show progress on testing
Major carriers on the government's $50 billion telecommunications contract are advancing on required systems testing.
Cybersecurity
Christopher Krebs picked to lead NPPD
The current acting undersecretary brings both federal and private sector cybersecurity expertise to a position that is becoming increasingly important to the DHS mission.
Emerging Tech
The Marines Are Giving Quadcopters to Every Squad
The Corps says new robots, tech, and video games will keep Marines on the tactical edge.
Modernization
SEWP Boosts Customer Experience While Cutting Its Fee
The vast majority of customers seem to be happy with NASA’s IT acquisition vehicle but the quest for better customer experience never ends.
Policy