Digital Government
National Labs Move to Support Researchers Seeking Name Changes on Past Work
As part of broader inclusivity campaigns, the labs aim to relieve some burdens faced by transgender authors or others whose names have changed over their professions.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Adds 11 New AI Research Institutes to Its Collaborative, Nationwide Network
Top thinkers across multiple sectors are set to jointly engage with the evolving technology.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Tech Directorate Sets Goals to Guide Risk-Aware Artificial Intelligence Use
It’s meant to complement the department’s broader enterprise strategy and could prove helpful to other agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Propose OMB-Led AI Training Program for Government Buyers
The program would train procurement officials about artificial intelligence as a technology and its risks.
Artificial Intelligence
Senators Introduce Bill to Help Agencies Counter Deepfakes and Deceptive Media
The proposal would create a Department of Homeland Security-led task force to pinpoint technologies useful to trace content back to inception.
Emerging Tech
Bill Would Commit Tens of Billions to Modernize National Labs
Rep. Bill Foster shed light on how the bill fits into a broader Congressional strategy to boost U.S. investments in science and research, and what’s to come for the National Lab Caucus.
Digital Government
OPM Makes Acting CIO Permanent
Guy Cavallo, who has been serving in an acting capacity since March, launched a major cloud initiative this spring.
Emerging Tech
NASA Turns to Edge Computing to Protect ISS Astronauts from Contamination
A microbiologist said the emerging technology will be vital to the space agency’s future exploration.
Emerging Tech
DHS Considers Virtual Reality to Teach Officers About Responding to Hazardous Scenarios
The agency is looking for technology solutions to help train Federal Protective Service staff when to use force—and when not to.
Emerging Tech
Treasury Secretary: Agencies Must Develop Stablecoin Regulations
New cryptocurrency could mean new rules.
Emerging Tech
Democrats Again Propose New Tech-Focused Agency and Big Boosts in R&D Funding
Lawmakers want the “aspirational vision” to help steer future negotiations.
Emerging Tech
White House Selects Former Fed as NIST Leader
Laurie Locascio was tapped to be the Commerce Department’s next Undersecretary for Standards and Technology.
Artificial Intelligence
Firm Offers Tips on Eliminating Bias and Other Risks When Deploying Analytics Models
Government leaders are “appropriately” wary of implementing models they don’t understand, a senior expert explained.
Emerging Tech
Military Kicks Off Deployment of 5G Testbeds for Augmented and Virtual Reality
It’s one part of a $600 million initiative announced last October.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Encourage Allied Countries to Set Security Standards for International Tech Research
Heads of the State and Energy departments, OSTP, and others would contribute to their making.
Emerging Tech
NIST Turns to Technology in its Technical Investigation of the Florida Condo Collapse
Drones, 3D scanners, a data portal and more are supporting scientists in the disaster’s aftermath.
Emerging Tech
New Aberdeen Proving Ground Facility Aims to Speed Up Fielding Tech
Work there will support DOD’s new Integrated Visual Augmentation System, Klas Government confirmed.
Modernization
Innovation-Minded Feds Invited to Join New Community of Practice
The group is looking for federal employees of all levels to promote the application of modern approaches and practices across the government.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Push NIH for Answers About Deleted Coronavirus Data
Their inquiry comes as speculation about the virus’ origins continues to swirl.
Emerging Tech