Ideas
White House Takes Important Step to Accelerate AI Adoption
It’s hard to overstate AI’s importance: It’s the biggest commercial opportunity in the world right now.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Launches AI.gov
All of the federal government’s initiatives and resources around artificial intelligence can be accessed under one top-level domain.
Digital Government
What’s Next for Government Data
Here’s how federal agencies are tapping into one of their greatest resources.
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
IT Spending Holds Steady in Trump’s Budget
Civilian agencies would get more and the Defense Department less in the president’s budget proposal.
Digital Government
Trump Seeks ‘Historic’ Federal Spending Cuts to Boost Defense and Border Wall
Most agencies would see significant cuts; EPA, State and Transportation would be hardest hit.
Modernization
Trump Budget Request Seeks $150 Million for Tech Modernization Fund
The president’s fiscal 2020 budget proposal asks for lots of IT spending in defense, border surveillance tech and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Artificial Intelligence
Here's What One Tech Titan Thinks a National AI Strategy Should Be
A feasible national AI strategy will foster innovation, create new employment opportunities, and remove murky policy barriers, Intel said.
Ideas
How to Fund an Unfunded Artificial Intelligence Mandate
Early adopters of robotic process automation may have an advantage on the race to AI.
Emerging Tech
White House Establishes National Quantum Coordination Office
The new office will help coordinate quantum efforts across the government and private sector.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Says Agencies Need Industry Help to Execute National AI Strategy
Reforming regulations around artificial intelligence requires an intimate understanding of the tech, which is something most agencies don’t have, according to the Trump administration’s AI chief.
Digital Government
NASA Is Rushing to the Moon
In the agency’s most ambitious dreams, it will be testing moon-landing systems within the next five years.
Cybersecurity
Trump Calls For More Biometric Scans, Data Sharing To Stop Terrorism
International travelers can expect to see more facial recognition and other biometric technologies per the latest national security strategy document.
Cybersecurity
White House Orders Agencies to Defend the Skies From Cyberattacks
In its National Strategy for Aviation Security, the Trump administration called on the government to be more proactive in spotting threats to U.S. airspace.
Emerging Tech
Trump Science Adviser Stresses the Benefits of Private Research Funding
Kelvin Droegemeier tells academic groups he favors stronger industry ties.
Modernization
Here’s What Technology Modernization Fund Dollars Are Doing Now
Three projects have awarded contracts so far and two have already spent a combined $6 million to date.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Unveils a National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
The executive order calls for agencies to focus on AI, but details and funds are sparse.
Modernization
Latest Technology Modernization Fund Award Will Support Governmentwide Payroll Project
With the seventh project award, the fund has just under $11 million left.
Modernization
White House CIO Needs Contractor to Help with App Development
The Office of the CIO put out a notice on a new five-year contract to assist with all sorts of application management needs.
Digital Government