Digital Government
2 Data Brokers Pledge to Halt Location Data Collection After Abortion Ruling
The pledge sets a precedent for other tech companies to follow, as health and location data are jeopardized.
Digital Government
Google Doubles Down On Protecting Women's Health Data
Amid the overturn of Roe v. Wade, leadership at Google pledged to delete sensitive data like clinic visits and menstrual cycle tracking.
Cybersecurity
NIST Identifies 4 Quantum-Resistant Encryption Algorithms
Federal researchers are one step closer to protecting U.S. data from quantum computing decryption capabilities.
Digital Government
US-UK Privacy Tech Initiative Focuses on Halting Financial Crime
Both countries want to jumpstart development on privacy-enhancing technologies, which depend on data analysis with limited database access.
Digital Government
Meta Settles With Justice On Discriminatory Housing Ads
The historic complaint marks the first time federal prosecutors challenged a company over algorithmic bias related to housing discrimination.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Ramps Up Efforts To Halt Cybercrime
Through new enforcement and reporting efforts, the Justice Department is attempting to curb online harassment, especially related to vulnerable populations.
Emerging Tech
DARPA Report Finds Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Tech, Non-secure Crypto Transactions
A holistic research paper documents the security concerns within decentralized ledger technologies, prompting concerns over the security of cryptocurrency transactions.
Digital Government
Some Commercial Aircraft Will Feature New Altimeters Amid 5G C-Band Rollout
The FAA released new details of its 5G deployment plan following uproar over air travel safety with the enhanced broadband network.
Artificial Intelligence
AI is ‘No Magical Shortcut’ FTC Says in Fighting Disinformation Online
The Federal Trade Commission sent a report to Congress detailing limitations artificial intelligence has in regulating disinformation and harmful online content.
Modernization
Tech Modernization Fund Launches Fresh $100 Million for CX Projects
The TMF is accepting proposals from federal agencies looking to modernize digital services with a human-centric design.
Policy
Government Leaders: Export Controls, Public-Private Partnerships Key To Safeguarding U.S. Tech Development
Reps. Jim Himes and Brad Wenstrup joined Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez talking about the national security implications hinging on the U.S.’s leadership in emerging tech innovation.
Digital Government
Oversight Report Says U.S. Marshals Need More Effective Cataloging for Seized Crypto
A new audit from the Office of the Inspector General reveals the U.S. Marshals Service could improve its seized crypto management with new procedures and policies.
Policy
Bipartisan House Reps. Call for Renewal of Tariff Moratorium on Digital Goods
As leaders convene for the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference, Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to renew the moratorium on tariffs on electronic transmission.
Modernization
Biden Administration Releases New IT Modernization Plan
The White House Office of Management and Budget plans to prioritize cybersecurity and data decision-making via federal funding.
Emerging Tech
Crypto Industry Insiders Support Better Public-Private Collabs To Prevent Major Ransomware Attacks
A panel of leaders in the digital asset industry discussed helpful legal frameworks to prevent illegal crypto financing while supporting market activity.
Emerging Tech
GSA Auctions Another Series of Crypto, Valued at $268K
The General Services Administration is auctioning off several lots of cryptocurrencies as the federal government looks to wade into the volatile asset class.
Emerging Tech
Latest Crypto Regulation Bill Defines Stablecoins and Pushes For Interagency Cooperation
More bipartisan legislation seeks to regulate digital assets in the U.S. and offers a widely-encompassing framework for buying and selling cryptocurrency.
Cybersecurity
VA Needs More Cyber Employees to Support Remote Work and Tackle Shadow IT
Veterans Affairs leadership said that the agency needs to be able to provide competitive compensation to attract talent.
Cybersecurity
U.S. National Guard’s Cyber Training Emphasizes Social Media, Supply Chain Protection
Ahead of the annual Cyber Shield exercise, military leaders will train National Guard and other military members to fight disinformation and protect critical infrastructure.
Podcasts
Critical Update: To Bridge Quantum’s Valley of Death, Labs Need Funding and Workforce
Oak Ridge National Lab’s Travis Humble discussed the state of quantum technology development and what it demands for future development.
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