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Program Lets Users Design Their Own Quantum Computers

This is the first time that most people will be able to “touch” quantum computing.

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Why Can't the IRS Just Send Americans a Refund – or a Bill?

At least 30 countries permit return-free filing, including Denmark, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom.

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What Trump Got Wrong About Protecting GPS Users and America

The Global Positioning System has become the world’s most widely used tech utility.

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Do You See Yourself in the Room?

This moment in time presents a unique opportunity for the government to embrace representative innovation.

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Why Would Anyone Buy Crypto Art – Let Alone Spend Millions on What's Essentially a Link to a JPEG File?

Within the past few months, activity and prices seemed to snowball. Then the Beeple sale happened.

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Commercial Cloud Outages Are a Wake-Up Call

As cloud computing’s versatility gives it the potential to become the easily identifiable “central nodes” of America’s economy, these policies are needed to ensure resilience.

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Billions of Cicadas May Be Coming Soon to Trees Near You

The key feature of Magicicada biology is that these insects emerge in huge numbers.

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It's Not Just a Social Media Problem – How Search Engines Spread Misinformation

Search engines learn to serve you what you and others have clicked on before.

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Practical Steps to Managing Supply Chain Risk

Like with any new agency initiative, nothing moves forward without executive sponsorship.

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5 Strategies to Prepare Now for the Next Pandemic

First, shore up the systems already in place.

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Debunking Three Myths about Hardware Security

The federal government should consider hardware-enabled security approaches.

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It’s Time for a Cybersecurity Quid Pro Quo

Require companies to disclose breaches to the government in exchange for legal liability limitations. 

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Social Media Checks Can Bring Bias into Hiring

“One of the things that cropped up repeatedly was that cybervetting not only judges people’s behavior, but how that behavior is presented,” said a researcher.

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We Seek 'Likes' Online the Way Animals Seek Treats

Widespread social media engagement has been likened by many to addiction.

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Agencies Must Change to Support In-House Tech Talent They Need

Technologists look for environments that value them, give them challenging opportunities, help them grow their skills, and provide a path to advance their careers.