Emerging Tech
GSA Explores Production of a Common Operating Platform for Crisis Management
The Office of Mission Assurance details the agency’s needs in a new RFI.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Awards Anchore Phase II Contract to Advance DevSecOps
The company aims to further develop technology to scan containers for malware and viruses.
Emerging Tech
NIH Partners with Israeli Startup to Generate Synthetic COVID-19 Data
The ultimate aim is to garner new, evidence-based insights to support the fight against the novel coronavirus.
Digital Government
VA, CFPB Solicit Partners to Conduct Diversity-Focused Training
Several solicitations have been launched for inclusivity-centered services in recent weeks.
Emerging Tech
FCC Directs First 5G-Focused Universal Service Funding to Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Both territories’ communications infrastructures were ravaged by hurricanes in recent years.
Digital Government
NIH Unveils Centralized Resource for COVID-19 Patient Data
Insiders hope it will “serve as the foundation for addressing future public health emergencies.”
Emerging Tech
NASA Taps Astrobotic to Deliver its Water-Searching VIPER Rover to the Moon
Insiders offered a look at what the forthcoming missions aim to accomplish.
Artificial Intelligence
Energy Explores the Potential of an Artificial Intelligence Grand Challenge
The department’s new AI-focused office highlighted its intent to “push the frontiers” of AI development.
Modernization
FCC Proposes $225 Million Fine for Telemarketers Behind Massive Robocall Operation
The automated calls misled those who answered into thinking they were from major health insurance providers.
Artificial Intelligence
USPTO is Looking to Hire a Senior-Level Emerging Technology Expert
CIO Jamie Holcombe said the official will support efforts to scale artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and more.
Emerging Tech
Senator Questions How Clearview AI’s Facial Recognition Tech is Put to Use on Protesters
Sen. Ed Markey sent his latest letter to the company this week.
Digital Government
Federal Managers Should Model Self-Care for Their Employees
Government officials offered tips for managing workplaces during unusually stressful times.
Emerging Tech
Energy Curates New Tools, Unveils Funding to Assist Research Efforts Against COVID-19
Through its COVID-19 Technical Assistance Program, the department will provide roughly $500,000 to support research against the pandemic.
Policy
Bill Would Prevent the President from Nuking Hurricanes
It came on the first day of hurricane season, in response to a recommendation Trump reportedly made in the past.
Modernization
VA’s Digital Transformation Efforts Helped It Quickly Pivot to Increased Remote Work
Deputy CIO Dominic Cussatt detailed how the agency heightened its capabilities for pandemic-induced telework.
Digital Government
State Department Harnesses Data to Help Bring Americans Home Safely During the Pandemic
The agency turned to data-focused teams and products to help decision-makers prioritize options.
Podcasts
Critical Update: National Labs Pivoted to Help Fight COVID-19. Here's How.
Federal insiders offer a glimpse of how the global health care crisis sparked a new wave of multi-sector collaboration.
Artificial Intelligence
CMS Produces ‘Employee Roll Call Bot’ to Account for Workforce Amid Telework
Teleworking can make it tough for agencies to keep a pulse on their personnel, but bots can help.
Emerging Tech
Advancing Blockchain Act Calls for Federally-Led Deep-Dive Into the Nascent Tech
One industry insider said it’s long overdue.
Emerging Tech