Nextgov @ SXSW
Upgrading IT Could Address Tech Hiring Challenges, Bring About AI, Experts Say
Sluggish tech makes the government a less attractive place to work for talented IT specialists, experts said at SXSW.
CISA Cyber Chief Warns Political Candidates 'Everybody's a Potential Target'
There’s no telling what races online adversaries might try to sway, says Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Jeanette Manfra.
House Veterans Affairs is Having Trouble Hiring Tech Experts
The group’s struggle reflects the growing shortage of tech talent on Capitol Hill.
Government Needs An ‘Ethical Framework’ to Tackle Emerging Technology
At SXSW, a beacon of technology idealism, mayors discuss how to deal with the difficult problems that can come with new tech.
The Army Will Need Traditional Vendors’ Help Putting Startup Tech to Use
The Army is all in on innovative startups, but it will likely rely on tried and true contractors to get the tech over the finish line, Lt. Gen. Eric Wesley told SXSW.
Helping Police Divert Mental Health Patients From ERs
A start-up wants to use a mobile app to allow clinicians and case workers to do remote patient evaluations when law enforcement officers respond to mental health calls.
A Startup Wants to Turn Your City’s Trash Into a Heap of Big Data
One company hopes to create an “Internet of Garbage,” with the promise to bring better logistics to municipal waste.
Artificial Intelligence Now Helps People Find Jobs
A group of young entrepreneurs is looking to empower workforce agencies and job seekers, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence.
Virtual Reality Could Make Disaster Response Training More Effective
In early tests of its augmented reality training software, a Texas-based startup made first responders perform faster and more accurately.
How Data Analytics Could Help the Government Reduce Traffic Deaths
A D.C.-based startup with roots in the insurance market is using machine learning to predict the probability of car crashes on just about any stretch of road.
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