Artificial Intelligence
Without JEDI, Pentagon’s Artificial Intelligence Efforts May Be Hindered
The Pentagon won’t be able to maximize artificial intelligence’s true capabilities without an enterprise cloud solution, something it’s currently trying to contract out.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon is ‘Absolutely Unapologetic’ About Pursuing AI-Powered Weapons
The controversy surrounding military artificial intelligence is rooted in “grave misperceptions” about what the department is actually trying to do, according to current and former Defense officials.
Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Military Is Creating the Future of Employee Monitoring
A new AI-enabled pilot project aims to sense “micro changes” in the behavior of people with top-secret clearances. If it works, it could be the future of corporate HR.
Cybersecurity
Holding Government Contractors Responsible for Cybersecurity Is Trickier Than It Sounds
Experts told lawmakers the ever-growing list of subcontractors is a complexifier.
Cybersecurity
Air Force’s New Fast-Track Process Can Grant Cybersecurity Authorizations In One Week
The process is a mix of quick but comprehensive testing up front followed by continuous monitoring through the life of the app.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon To Explore Potential of 5G — and Its Made-in-China Hazards
Planned experiments will test the emerging wireless technology, even as leaders fret publicly about supply-chain risks.
Digital Government
Pentagon Watchdog Launches Probe of Acting Defense Chief's Boeing Ties
Shanahan welcomes the investigation pushed by Democrats and transparency group.
Artificial Intelligence
‘This is Not About Me and Google,’ Says Dunford, Who Will Meet Execs Next Week
Artificial intelligence businesses in China help an authoritarian government and erode America’s military advantage, the Joint Chiefs chairman said.
Modernization
Office In Charge of Trying Guantanamo Detainees Needs IT Support
The Office of Military Commissions is conducting market research on a $20 million IT support contract.
Digital Government
Space Force’s Projected Size Drifts Upward, Drawing Concern on Capitol Hill
Despite “lean” pledges, aides are skeptical about the size of the proposed branch and the number of generals who will lead it.
Modernization
Another Defense Agency Migrates Data to Amazon Cloud
The Defense Health Agency joins a growing list of defense agencies moving their data to the commercial cloud.
Ideas
Trust Me, I’m An Artificial Intelligence From Washington
People tend to question everything. So what chance does AI have?
Cybersecurity
White House Requests More Than $17.4 Billion for Federal Cyber Efforts
Under the president’s 2020 budget proposal, the Pentagon’s cyber coffers would grow while funds for some civilian agencies dry up.
Digital Government
DOD Needs To Decide Exactly What the CMO’s Authorities Are
The chief management officer was designed to be a powerful position to reform the Defense Department but has yet to get its footing.
Digital Government
Agencies Can Do Better by Collecting Data with Purpose
There’s a difference between having data and having useful data, federal officials said.
Cybersecurity
What DOD Plans To Do With $9.6 Billion in Cyber Funding
Defense Department cyber leaders explained the 2020 budget request and offered insight into how U.S. Cyber Command is using its new acquisition authority.
Cybersecurity
Top Navy Admiral Warns of Cyberattacks Against Brass
CNO says that’s why the service stopped publishing promotion lists in October.
Artificial Intelligence
CYBERCOM Seeks Troops Who Can Unleash Artificial Intelligence
AI won’t solve the military’s shortage of cyber professionals but can act as a force multiplier to ease the strain.
Cybersecurity
China’s Cyber Prowess is Shaping How the Pentagon Buys
It's imperative for security to coincide with modernization, a Defense Department acquisition official said.
Digital Government