Emerging Tech
Lawmaker Asks DHS Secretary to Reassess Facial Recognition Programs After NIST Report
A National Institute of Standards and Technology report found age, race and gender could impact the accuracy in some commonly-used facial recognition algorithms.
Emerging Tech
U.S., Japan Sign International Statement on Quantum Cooperation
The move comes as both nations are making strategic investments to accelerate advancements across the quantum landscape.
Emerging Tech
NSA, Army Research Aim for More Advanced—And Less Noisy—Quantum Systems
Through a new broad agency announcement, the two solicit proposals to help identify the strength and type of errors affecting quantum computation.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Demand Answers on Facial Recognition Deployments in Public Housing
In a letter to HUD Secretary Ben Carson, democrats from both chambers raised concerns about threats to residents’ privacy.
Digital Government
NIST Launches Biometric Databases to Boost Identity Verification Research
The rollout marks the beginning of “what is intended to be an expanding collection of biometric resources.”
Policy
Lawmakers Raise Concerns About a China-Led World Intellectual Property Organization
As WIPO searches for a new leader, U.S. lawmakers worry about China’s nomination.
Artificial Intelligence
Commerce Partnership Opportunity Aims to Amplify Feds' Data Use
The department’s National Technical Information Service is looking for services to help agencies use data as an asset.
Emerging Tech
Argonne’s Advanced X-Rays Are Beaming the Way to Smarter Helmets
An ongoing collaboration with scientists from the Army Research Laboratory and Northwestern University could improve the protection of human skulls.
Emerging Tech
Senate Advances Legislation to Preserve T-Band Spectrum for Emergency Personnel
Experts agree that Congress must reverse a rule to protect the crucial band set aside specifically for first responders in dense cities.
Modernization
FCC Launches Plan to Make Suicide Hotline Accessible Through a 3-Digit Dial Code
988 could soon be the 911 for suicide prevention.
Emerging Tech
House Passes Bill that Mandates TSA to Study Emerging Transportation Security Threats
The legislation calls for a task force to look into emerging cyber, chemical, drone and other threats.
Modernization
Federal CIO: It’s Time for Those Digital Transformations to Scale Up
In 2020, agencies will likely expand some of their new pilots and projects into enterprisewide solutions.
Policy
House Passes Bill to Boost STEM Access for Minority Students
The bill calls for increased federal investments and outreach to support the institutions and diversify the STEM domain.
Modernization
Defense Digital Service Seeks Platform that Could Automate Hiring Process
Officials are looking for technical solutions that boost automation and reduce unconscious bias.
Artificial Intelligence
What Veterans Affairs Aims to Accomplish Through Its Artificial Intelligence Institute
The agency plans to streamline and advance its AI efforts to better meet veterans’ needs.
Modernization
FAA to Decommission Decades-Old System that Keeps Pilots Up to Date on Hazardous Weather
It’s all part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to modernize the services it provides.
Modernization
FDA Launches App to Report Fresh Uses for Existing Drugs
Health care providers can now easily access a one-stop online repository that experts hope will accelerate and innovate patient treatment.
Policy
House Passes Comprehensive Anti-Robocall Legislation
Still, experts say a dramatic reduction in the problematic calls likely won’t happen overnight.
Artificial Intelligence
Senators Want to Know How FTC, CMS Will Prevent Bias in Health Care Algorithms
Sens. Ron Wyden and Cory Booker also asked five industry giants how to mitigate discrimination against minority patients.
Emerging Tech