Artificial Intelligence

Critical Update: Inside DARPA's DARPA

Valerie Browning, director of DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office, discusses self-aware machines, the future of quantum computing and preventing technology surprises.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Emerging Tech

White House Seeks Input on Impending Quantum Computing Policy

The administration wants to know what will transform the quantum information science landscape.

  • By Brandi Vincent
Cybersecurity

The Pentagon is Trying to Secure Its Networks Against Quantum Codebreakers

The Defense Information Systems Agency is exploring new encryption strategies that could withstand an attack from quantum computers.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Artificial Intelligence

NSF Director Approaching Uncertain Tech Landscape with Confidence

France Córdova sat down with Nextgov to discuss the national AI strategy, the federal research ecosystem and the “very exciting” future of quantum computing.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Emerging Tech

White House Establishes National Quantum Coordination Office

The new office will help coordinate quantum efforts across the government and private sector.

  • By Brandi Vincent
Ideas

How a New Law Supports Quantum Computing's Great Leap Forward

The technology could be up there with some of the major technological advancements that changed the world, like the microchip or even electricity.

  • By John Breeden II
Ideas

What GovTech Will Look Like in 2019

This year, some agencies might opt to think inside the box.

  • By John Breeden II
Ideas

How Federal Agencies Can Take a 'Quantum Leap' in Computing

The first step is to come together.

  • By Seli Agbolsu-Amison
Digital Government

Congress Races to the Finish Line Amid Shutdown Threat

The Senate passed lots of tech-centric bills and set the stage for next year’s privacy debate.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Ideas

Is Government Ready for the Brewing Quantum Storm?

Like with any storm, preparation is key.

  • By John Breeden II
Emerging Tech

Quantum Computing That Can Crack Modern Encryption More Than a Decade Away

A report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine suggests encryption-cracking quantum computers are possible, but won’t be built in the immediate future.

  • By Frank Konkel
Emerging Tech

White House Unveils Plan to Dominate Quantum Technology

Agency leaders also announced hundreds of millions of dollars in research investments.

  • By Jack Corrigan
Artificial Intelligence

Patent Office: Can AI, Quantum Determine If a New Idea Is Really New?

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office wants to know if advanced tech like AI and quantum computing can help examiners sift through the world’s collective knowledge.

  • By Aaron Boyd
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