Emerging Tech
How a National Lab is Securing Electric Vehicles and Smart Cars of the Future
At Argonne, a holistic approach is accelerating discoveries and bolstering the fight against emerging transportation threats.
Artificial Intelligence
Report: 'Smishing,' Deepfakes to Continue to Rise in 2020
Drones may also be more widely weaponized to steal consumer data from public Wi-Fi networks, according to a new report on 2020 data breach trend predictions.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Wants Smart Suits to Protect Against Biological Attacks
A new program aims to usher in a modern military ensemble that can provide 100% survival against lethal exposure from multiple chemical and biological agents.
Emerging Tech
Nascent Transportation Council Solicits Insight on How to Boost Emerging Modes and Technologies
The newly-established internal body aims to help resolve issues around budding tech that doesn’t fit into the department’s existing structures.
Digital Government
The Education Department is Investigating Foreign Influence at Two Prominent Universities
The agency wants detailed records of what the institutions received from the Russian, Chinese, Saudi Arabian and Qatar governments, as well as Huawei, ZTE and others.
Digital Government
Nascent Science and Technology Committee Broadens Call For Input On Efforts
The council—and call for input—are focused on four specific areas, though officials are also very interested in how relevant issues intersect.
Digital Government
Transportation to Start Tracking Sexual Harassment of Travelers Under New Bill
The bill calls for certain airlines and railroads to track harassment and assault of their workers and passengers and report incidents to the Transportation Department.
Policy
Congress Reaches Deal to Fight Robocalls
“It’s time to put Americans back in charge of their phones,” lawmakers said.
Modernization
FBI Unites Traditional Techniques with Tech-Driven Applications to Solve Today’s Crimes
A top official recently reflected on how insiders are transforming old-school approaches to tackle advanced cyber crimes.
Emerging Tech
White House Updates National Strategic Computing Initiative
The document refocuses objectives from the country’s 2016 computing plan.
Cybersecurity
Facebook, Twitter Detail Efforts to Stop Fake Accounts from Targeting Veterans
Lawmakers pressed social media companies on whether they’re devoting enough of their resources to stopping romance scams and disinformation.
Artificial Intelligence
NOAA to Solicit Public Insight on Four Draft Science and Technology Strategies
Focus areas include artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, ‘omics, and the cloud.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Want to Ban Unauthorized Drones from Flying Over Stadium Concerts
The FAA currently only issues temporary flight restrictions during sporting events, but a bipartisan group of senators wants to protect stadium skies during all types of events.
Emerging Tech
Energy to Fund Millions for Projects to Revamp Recycling
Approximately $24 million will be invested in total.
Emerging Tech
China Said It’s Developing 6G. What Does That Mean?
While most mobile users operate on 4G, the country announced two working groups focused on advancing 6G.
Modernization
New Center for Agile Government Collaboration Coming Soon
It will serve as a hub for a broad network of public, private and academic stakeholders.
Cybersecurity
Legislation Introduced to Bolster Cyber Workforce
The bipartisan HACKED Act offers funding and resources to close the critical gaps.
Modernization
Agriculture Funds More than $1 Billion in Projects to Boost Rural Infrastructure
The broadband and electric investments aim to benefit more than 1.5 million businesses and residents.
Cybersecurity
House Committee to Hold Hearing on the Online Exploitation of Veterans
A veteran, a scientist and representatives from Facebook and Twitter are all set to testify.
Emerging Tech