Digital Government
Census Launches Interactive Demographic Map
The tool aims to provide transparency on racial and income data across the country.
People
Senate confirms NIST leader
Laurie Locascio, a bioengineering professor and NIST alum, was nominated by President Biden back in 2021.
Digital Government
IRS’ ‘Where’s My Return’ Tools Needs Updates Amid Lack Of Agency Plans, Watchdog Says
The Government Accountability Office regards modernizing taxpayer digital resources as a high priority item despite a reported lack of funding.
Digital Government
Senate Confirms Laurie Locascio to Lead Tech Standards Agency
The bioengineering professor and NIST alum was nominated by President Biden back in 2021.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Disrupts Botnet Run by Russian State-Backed Hacking Group Sandworm
A slew of federal officials from the U.S. and U.K. removed malware from among thousands of infected devices, disrupting a global botnet.
Emerging Tech
Developing Viable Quantum Tech Hinges On Hardware, Workforce
Officials at the Department of Energy said that in addition to continued research and development, a basic foundation is needed to make quantum technologies mainstream.
Policy
Treasury Sanctions Russian 'Hydra' Dark Net, Major Crypto Trading Platform
The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Hydra Market and Garantex as it continues cryptocurrency laundering crackdowns.
Modernization
IRS Digitizing Tax Form 709 With New Tech
The agency is ramping up its modernization efforts, focusing on digitization and automation.
Cybersecurity
State Department Announces First Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy
The new office will work to advance foreign and domestic security through modernizations featuring new and emerging technology.
Artificial Intelligence
IRS Awards $70 Million Contract For Digital Modernization
The contract lays a foundation for machine learning and automation within the IRS’s business operations.
Digital Government
Public Health Agencies Seek More Data Interoperability
Officials from several different government offices say their modernization efforts prioritize data integration for improved internal and external sharing.
Artificial Intelligence
Report Reveals Surveillance Abuses In Educational Technology
The report was commissioned by Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Edward J. Markey.
Modernization
Cloud.gov Can Support 100 Million Users Per Hour Under Air Force, GSA Collab
The tech-savvy Kessel Run division of the Air Force and the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services worked together to improve customer service on the federal government's cloud software platform.
Modernization
VA Begins New EHR Deployment In Washington
After Years Of bureaucratic backlog, the VA is working to deploy its electronic healthcare system in two hospital clinics by the end of April.
Policy
Wyden Concerned Crypto Companies are Using Low-Income Zones As Tax Havens
The senator issued a letter to two cryptocurrency companies and one CPA on their business activities in low-income areas.
Policy
Biden Requests Significant IT, Cyber Investment Increases for 2023
Tech and cybersecurity spending would receive major boosts under President Joe Biden’s proposed 2023 budget.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Move to Protect Healthcare Infrastructure from Potential Russian Threat
The Healthcare Cybersecurity Act works to protect sensitive health care data and information from hackers.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Law Enforcement Charges Russian Nationals In Global Energy Hacking Scheme
Four Russian government employees were indicted with charges of hacking, illegally obtaining information on computer systems and wire fraud, among others.
Digital Government
Agencies Need More Tech Expertise to Support Future Data Privacy Legislation
California Rep. Zoe Lofgren said her proposed bill to govern data privacy standards will require expert judgements by regulatory agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
AI in Government Hinges on Supportive Leadership and a “Glass Breaker” in Charge
Federal officials said that new technologies often need a “disrupter” responsible for breaking through bureaucratic obstacles.
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