Digital Government
Survey: Americans Trust Big Tech Over Government in Contact Tracing
More than 75% of Americans feel their privacy is at risk due to measures being taken to combat COVID-19.
Emerging Tech
Pentagon, Senators Blast FCC Decision to Let Company Share GPS Spectrum
Space Force chief, Pentagon tech leaders, and the Armed Services chairman led calls to reconsider the controversial license for Ligado.
Emerging Tech
Survey: 4 in 5 Americans Worried Pandemic Will Encourage Government Surveillance
Many Americans oppose intrusive technologies even if they’re intended to assist in the government’s response to coronavirus.
Artificial Intelligence
The Pentagon Will Use AI to Predict Panic Buying, COVID-19 Hotspots
The prototype can predict trends in supply and demand and infection down to the zip code.
Emerging Tech
How a Slice of Spectrum Split the U.S. Government
The head of the Federal Communications Commission wants to allow a satellite company access in the interest of 5G despite objections from Defense, Commerce and other departments and agencies.
Emerging Tech
Wi-Fi Peeks into Buildings to Check Social Distancing
Mapping the Wi-Fi strength of mobile devices can reveal how people move and gather.
Ideas
GPS is Fatally Flawed. It’s Past Time to Fix It.
A terrestrial system could make GPS spoof-proof.
Ideas
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Executive Order Welcomed with Mixed Reactions
Some stakeholders applauded the administration’s attention to PNT services while others said the order kicked the real work down the road.
Digital Government
Russian and Chinese Satellites Are Helping U.S. Pilots Spy on Russia and China
U-2 pilots are wearing watches that connect to foreign satellites, giving them backup navigation when GPS is jammed.
Digital Government
Senator Questions DHS’ Use of Cellphone Location Data for Immigration Enforcement
Sen. Ed Markey wants details on the reported program, including its security practices.
Cybersecurity
Federal Contracts to Require Secure Timing and Navigation Under Executive Order
Key stakeholder says the president’s edict is insufficient and likely to cause confusion over the role of various departments.
Artificial Intelligence
Spies Like AI: The Future of Artificial Intelligence for the U.S. Intelligence Community
Putting AI to its broadest use in national defense will mean hardening it against attack.
Digital Government
Pentagon Wants to Build One Satellite Per Week
Over the next two years, the Space Development Agency is looking to put dozens of satellites into orbit.
Artificial Intelligence
Government to Restrict Sale of AI for Satellite Image Analysis
Software that can analyze satellite photos would be treated like a weapon.
Ideas
3 Ways Open Source is Accelerating Geoint for Defense Missions
For starters, collaborative tools can bring intelligence, private sector and academic communities into challenges.
Emerging Tech
The Postal Service is Exploring Big Ideas for Small Drones
Unmanned aircraft could transport packages across tough terrains and inform future initiatives to introduce autonomous vehicles.
Emerging Tech
The Unsettling Rise of the Urban Narc App
It’s getting easier for city residents to use technology that can report bad drivers who block bike lanes. Welcome to the self-surveillance era of traffic safety.
Artificial Intelligence
Pentagon’s AI Center is Developing Tech that Could Revolutionize Disaster Response
It’s another example of federal automation at work.
Artificial Intelligence
This Dashcam App Can Map Traffic in Near-Real-Time
The traffic safety app Nexar’s new “Live Map” feature lets anyone peek in on near-real-time video footage of city streets.
Digital Government
Google Maps Wants to Help You Navigate During Natural Disasters
The app will offer crisis navigation warnings and provide detailed visual information about hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
Almost There!
Help us tailor content specifically for you: