Cybersecurity
U.S. Expands Cybersecurity Collaboration with Singapore
The move comes as China has become more assertive in the region.
Digital Government
‘All the Signs Have Been There’ Predicting Afghan Security Force Collapse, IG Says
For more than a decade, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has been warning about “ghost soldiers” and corruption to anyone willing to pay attention.
Digital Government
'We’re Preparing for the Worst-Case Scenarios'
U.S. Agency for Global Media says it "will not back down" in Afghanistan despite the danger.
Ideas
Fight for Control Threatens to Destabilize and Fragment the Internet
International power plays are a threat to a stable, open internet.
Ideas
Low- and Middle-Income Countries Lack Access to Big Data Analysis – Here’s How to Fill the Gap
Statistical infrastructure can help improve everything from health care to politics.
Cybersecurity
Biden Administration, Allies Attribute Microsoft Exchange Hack to China
The White House said it’s accusing China with “high confidence.”
Emerging Tech
Another Free-Falling Chinese Rocket Body Hit Earth Last Week
China continues to burn all the fuel in its launches, allowing the used-up rockets to fall back to Earth uncontrolled.
Cybersecurity
Official Suggests Consequences Coming to Russia for Ransomware
A senior administration official said the U.S. has made specific requests through official channels regarding cyber criminals.
Ideas
It's Too Easy to Troll Like a Russian
We're scholars, but amateurs, and we found it alarming how quickly we imagined a personalized misinformation campaign with actual publicly available data.
Cybersecurity
U.S., Russian Officials to Meet Following Kaseya Ransomware Attack
President Joe Biden also plans to meet with U.S. officials on measures to address ransomware.
Digital Government
Next time you want to curse out the media, remember this
Steve Kelman puts his occasional frustrations with stories on the federal government in perspective.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Needs Tech Agency to Compete with China, Think Tank Says
The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act is just a first step when it comes to competition with China, according to the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation.
Cybersecurity
Key Senator Wants Biden to Raise SolarWinds in International Negotiations
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner said espionage campaigns like the SolarWinds hack merit discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Cybersecurity
Russia’s Latest Hack Shows How Useful ‘Criminal Groups’ Are to the Kremlin
Russian coders have little choice but to work with their government, which in turn denies any knowledge of their activities. That’s why hacking activity shows no sign of slowing.
Artificial Intelligence
Russia Is Accelerating Its Own Link-Everything Network
The U.S. sees networked warfare and AI as a game-changer. But what happens when your opponent copies your move?
Emerging Tech
Millennium Challenge, SBA Agree to Apply U.S. Tech to Global Issues
Small businesses will be able to pilot and scale their technologies to various countries' needs in energy, agriculture and other sectors.
Emerging Tech
National Quantum Leaders Contemplate Current Investments and Future Innovation
They expressed aims to continue to prioritize people and partnerships.
Digital Government
House Republicans Want China-Focused Bills Moved Through Regular Order
Committee ranking members signed a letter to Democratic leadership urging them to take advantage of the bipartisan support for passing legislation to boost U.S. innovation
Ideas
The New Space Race Will Be Run by Robots
Given the risks of space travel versus the potential rewards, it seems like robots are better suited for this role than humans.
Ideas