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NOAA Launches New Strategy to Streamline and Advance Its AI-Driven Efforts
The agency outlined its goals to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence across the enterprise.
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Data Center Issue Prompts GAO to Revert Redesigned Website Back to an Old Version
The new site’s host company, Contegix, is still working to resolve the technical difficulties, a GAO official said.
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NASA Tech Could Replace Passwords with Your Heartbeat
The space agency announced several health and biotech technology transfer opportunities.
Emerging Tech
NOAA Launches Supercomputing Upgrade to Beef Up Weather Forecasts
The agency is replacing existing systems with two new, more powerful Cray computers.
Data
NIST Expects to Create Privacy Guidelines for Smaller Organizations
National Institute of Standards and Technology Director Walter Copan offered insights in how the agency’s privacy framework came together and its future.
IT Modernization
GAO Launches Upgraded, Mobile-Friendly Website
Agency officials hope it’ll increase users’ access to the watchdog’s work.
Emerging Tech
NOAA to Use Microsoft AI to Advance Protection of Endangered Species
The technology will help researchers determine ice seals from rocks and free up scientists from data notation.
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DARPA Wants Research on Regrowing Human Organs
The research agency is asking for insight and novel approaches to spark organ regeneration in mammals.
Emerging Tech
VA Reveals Industry Partners for First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Through early adoption, the Veterans Affairs Department aims to help the entire health care industry visualize, access and co-develop 5G’s full potential.
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Marine Corps Looks to Virtual Reality as a Recruitment Tool
It’s the first time the Marine Corps Recruiting Command ever explored procuring VR flight simulators on an enterprise level.
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Senators Call for a Moratorium on Government’s Use of Facial Recognition
Some say it’s a step in the right direction but limitations remain.
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Senator Questions DHS’ Use of Cellphone Location Data for Immigration Enforcement
Sen. Ed Markey wants details on the reported program, including its security practices.
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NASA to Begin Recruiting Astronauts for Its Upcoming Missions to the Moon and Mars
New candidates will likely be selected in mid-2021.
Emerging Tech
Defense Digital Service is Taking Over a Drone and Counter-Drone Development Team
Building and scaling a suite of new drone capabilities is one of the Defense Department’s top priorities, officials said.
Emerging Tech
Administration Proposes At Least Half a Billion in Quantum Investments
Most agencies saw cuts in general federal research and development funding in the 2021 budget request, but several saw an uptick in quantum-focused dollars.
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NASA Solicits Ideas on its Future Moon Rovers
It’s all part of what the agency calls “a coordinated approach to explore the lunar surface.”
Emerging Tech
Veterans Affairs Launches Its First 5G-Enabled Hospital
Secretary Robert Wilkie said it was the first in the nation and one of the first in the world.
Emerging Tech
Highway Administration to Explore How AI and Blockchain Can Transform Transportation
The agency aims to spur innovation through “longer-term, higher risk” research.
Emerging Tech
Energy Names Inaugural Director of New Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office
The agency launched the center in September to coordinate and streamline its heaps AI-focused efforts.
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