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Federal procurement is poised for reform—here's what to keep in mind
Increased collaboration between the private and public sectors will help all parties involved understand how best to modernize government systems while minimizing potential disruptions to critical operations.
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What are the Pros and Cons of Digital Workers?
Digital employees offer companies advantages, but there are also drawbacks.
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Won’t Get Fooled Again?
COMMENTARY | In the world of cybersecurity, the more things change the more they stay the same.
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War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots
Weaponized artificial intelligence is here.
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How Does ChatGPT Differ From Human Intelligence?
The new software learns differently than people.
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Why it's time to supercharge data infrastructure funding
Advances in technology have set the stage for pivotal collaborations between computer scientists, statisticians, mathematicians and domain scientists—but government needs to pitch in.
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People Who Share Ideology Have Similar 'Neural Fingerprints'
Polarization may begin at the brain level.
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Cancer Evolution is Mathematical – How Random Processes and Epigenetics Can Explain Why Tumor Cells Shape-shift, Metastasize and Resist Treatments
There is a connection between mathematics, genetics and aging.
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Twitter Cutoff in Turkey Amid Earthquake Rescue Operations: A Social Media Expert Explains the Danger of Losing the Microblogging Service in Times of Disaster
What happens when social media goes out during a disaster?
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Building accountability into the coming spyware ban
A long-anticipated executive order to block foreign commercial spyware should also come with accountability for companies that neglect cybersecurity best practices.
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Remembering Professor Carter
Steve Kelman reflects on the former defense secretary's life in government and academia.
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Do Traffic Signals Need a Fourth Light for Self-driving Cars?
Another light could improve traffic flow with the influx of self-driving vehicles hitting the market.
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Large Numbers of Americans Want a Strong, Rough, Anti-democratic Leader
A new national survey sheds light on why.
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Biden’s Plan for Ending the Emergency Declaration for COVID-19 Signals a Pivotal Point in the Pandemic—4 Questions Answered
What will the U.S. government's next steps be for COVID-19?
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Limits to Computing: A Computer Scientist Explains Why Even in the Age of AI, Some Problems Are Just Too Difficult
COMMENTARY | Computers are growing more powerful and more capable, but everything has limits.
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ChatGPT is Great – You’re Just Using it Wrong
COMMENTARY | ChatGPT is better used for playacting than playing at finding facts.
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There are Just 7 Long COVID-19 Symptoms
Research indicates COVID-19's long symptoms are not as varied as previously thought.
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Measuring for management
Steve Kelman is impressed with how today's senior federal civilian and military managers approach performance data.
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Closing the Digital Divide in Government: 5 Strategies for Digital Transformation
Citizens are demanding a more connected government.
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