Digital Government
NIST Wants Help Investigating Deaths Caused by Hurricane Maria
The agency is specifically interested in how building failures contributed to the fatalities.
Emerging Tech
World’s Fastest Academic Supercomputer Unveiled in Texas
The new system will power new discoveries for researchers from across the U.S. and world.
Emerging Tech
How an Autonomous Self-Assembling Space Robot Could Transform NASA’s Future Missions
The Archinaut One could support NASA’s efforts to reach the moon and Mars—and one day, potentially defend itself in outer space.
Artificial Intelligence
VA, IBM Unveil AI-Powered Mental Fitness App to Help Vets Transitioning to Civilian Life
Individuals interested in participating in a field test to assess the new platform can apply to do so online.
Emerging Tech
DHS Launches Smart City Sensor Pilot in St. Louis
The outcomes could inform the city’s future procurement decisions.
Cybersecurity
NIST Wants Insight on Combatting Telehealth Cybersecurity Risks
The agency aims to ensure remote monitoring setups are secure.
Emerging Tech
TSA Launches Facial Recognition Pilot at Las Vegas Airport
The agency will assess how the tech verifies travelers’ live facial images against pictures taken from travelers’ identity documents.
Artificial Intelligence
Patent Office Wants Public Feedback on Artificial Intelligence Inventions
The agency will accept comments for 45 days.
Modernization
Veterans Affairs Launches Digital National Cemetery
The new interactive website streamlines information about 3.7 million veterans interred across NCA’s 136 national cemeteries.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Wants AI to Improve the Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System
Responses to the solicitation are due Aug. 27.
Digital Government
Survey: Public Wants Government Websites to Be Easier to Use
Government’s sites are also perceived as more secure than commercial sites, a new Booz Allen Hamilton survey suggests.
Cybersecurity
Senators Question Traffic Safety Agency About Cyber Dangers Posed by Internet-Connected Cars
Sens. Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal want to know why investors have been made more aware of the potential cyber risks than the general public.
Modernization
Agencies May Not Meet EIS Deadline, But Future Extensions Aren’t in Sight
GSA’s Office of Telecommunication Services director offered an update on the contract vehicle’s progress.
Artificial Intelligence
Pilots, Bias Important Considerations Ahead of Deploying AI
Cloud technology makes piloting artificial intelligence efforts easier than ever, but hard decisions around bias need to be confronted.
Modernization
USDA Distributes Millions to Boost Energy Efficiency for Rural Farmers and Businesses
The funding is appropriated through the Rural Energy for America Program.
Emerging Tech
CDC Needs Better Tools To Track Sickness, Symptoms In Wake Of Nuclear Disasters
If a nuclear device detonated, the resource CDC wants would support state and local health departments’ ability to respond.
Emerging Tech
VA Seeks to Train Staff to Use 3D Printing to Personalize Care for Patients
The agency is actively engaging stakeholders to create new opportunities for training and innovation.
Modernization
New App from VA Streamlines Veterans’ Resources to Enhance Their Care
The ultimate goal is to eliminate the barriers vets face in retrieving the information they need most.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon’s AI Center is Developing Tech that Could Revolutionize Disaster Response
It’s another example of federal automation at work.
Emerging Tech