Digital Government
President Biden Nominates OSTP Director
If confirmed, Dr. Arati Prabhakar would serve as the president’s chief science advisor.
Ideas
Closing the Gap on Cyber Policy by Focusing on FISMA
When it comes to federal cybersecurity policy, the executive branch is far ahead of Congress.
Modernization
Tech Modernization Fund Launches Fresh $100 Million for CX Projects
The TMF is accepting proposals from federal agencies looking to modernize digital services with a human-centric design.
Cybersecurity
White House Official: Administration Urgently Researching Central Bank Digital Currency
As due dates near for agency deliverables under an executive order, the Atlantic Council has produced a report that could help officials inform the president of implications for cybersecurity.
Ideas
Building a Foundation for Zero Trust
Agencies have until 2024 to achieve five goals set down by the White House.
Modernization
Biden Administration Releases New IT Modernization Plan
The White House Office of Management and Budget plans to prioritize cybersecurity and data decision-making via federal funding.
Digital Government
Why Biden Just Declared Heat Pumps and Solar Panels Essential to National Defense
An environmental engineering professor assesses their place in fighting the climate crisis.
Digital Government
More Than 40 Technologists to Serve in Inaugural U.S. Digital Corps
The fellows will serve across 13 agencies.
Digital Government
The White House Just Pulled Its Nominee to Fill the Still-Vacant Job of Federal Procurement Chief
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy has not had a confirmed leader since the Trump administration, despite the Biden administration's goals to use procurement to advance equity and curb climate change.
Digital Government
White House Developing National Strategy to Increase Data Collection as Privacy Tech Improves
A pending national strategy on data collection and analytics will focus on regulation and policy changes, according to a forthcoming request for public comments.
Emerging Tech
President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Clean Energy Manufacturing
Defense officials said invoking the act would reduce reliance on foreign powers for energy resources.
Modernization
GAO: Federal Broadband Efforts ‘Fragmented, Overlapping’
The watchdog recommends synchronizing federal broadband efforts.
Digital Government
White House Internships Will Soon Be Paid
The move comes as part of an administration-wide push to improve the recruitment of young federal workers.
Emerging Tech
HHS Establishes Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health
The Health and Human Services secretary also appointed an acting deputy director to manage the office.
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Advisory Group Report Focuses On Diversifying AI Research and Development
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force issued a report outlining a framework for national AI research and development, hinting on equitable datasets and computing access.
Emerging Tech
House Subcommittee Hearing Examines Human Side of Telecom Bills
Experts testified on the need to pass several bipartisan telecommunication bills as the Biden administration aims to expand broadband access.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Director's Vision for the Future Flags Overdue National Plan
The office of the national cyber director is tasked by Congress to weigh in on agencies’ cybersecurity budgets.
Emerging Tech
Energy Department Provides $53 Million in Funding for Climate Change Tech
The funding will support projects in 38 states.
Modernization
Biden Administration Launches New Component To Internet Expansion
The Internet for All program utilizes funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to deploy internet connectivity nationwide.
Cybersecurity