Digital Government
NOAA Prioritizing Data Architecture For Space Monitoring Technologies
A new request for information asks for software to collect data on commercial space situational awareness programs.
Digital Government
Upcoming Department of Energy Playbook Aims to Guide Innovation 'in Big Ways'
Energy CIO Anne Dunkin discussed the agency’s vision for a broadly-applicable modernization playbook to help federal organizations strategically upgrade outdated technology.
Emerging Tech
Senators Call for Removal of Facial Recognition Tech in Unemployment Services
The lawmakers asked the Department of Labor to help state unemployment agencies remove facial recognition technology from application forms.
Digital Government
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Retain Foreign STEM Talent
A companion bill aims to help immigrant STEM students stay and work in the U.S. to improve the nation’s standing in advanced technological fields.
Digital Government
DOD Needs Streamlined Processes, More Data In Congressional Reports
Congress’ watchdog issued several recommendations for the Department of Defense and its congressional reporting procedures, hinging on internal communications and improved data.
Digital Government
CBP Revitalizes Biometric Data Collection At Border
Customs and Border Protection jumpstarted a DNA collection program in fall of 2021 to verify family relations, but will not store data it in the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.
Artificial Intelligence
Agencies Look To Expand Both Automation Tech and AI Workforce
Leaders at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and CISA describe use cases where automation thrives, but still requires human oversight.
Modernization
VA Leadership to Be ‘Very Transparent’ on Healthcare and Other IT Initiatives
Assistant secretary for Information and Technology Kurt DelBene discussed upcoming projections and goals within Veterans’ Affairs.
Emerging Tech
Cryptocurrencies Facilitate an Already Murky Human Trafficking Problem
A House committee hearing spotlit the problematic combination of the usage of virtual currencies and a lack of data surrounding human trafficking in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Law Enforcement Seize Over $3.6 Billion in Crypto Related To 2016 Hack
The seizure is the largest in U.S. history.
Modernization
USDA, Justice Launch Website To Report Anticompetitive Behavior in Agriculture
The new portal will allow farmers and ranchers to report unfair behavior from other producers in the industry.
Artificial Intelligence
FDA’s Modernization to Focus on Agency Mission and People
The agency's acting CTO Sohail Chaudhry said FDA plans to implement machine learning tools that require minimal training.
Emerging Tech
Aviation Official: 5G and Air Travel Can 'Safely Coexist'
FAA Administrator Steve Dickson testified that improved information and new altimeters are two components of safeguarding air travel amid 5G C-band deployment.
Digital Government
Democratic Lawmakers Take Aim at Discriminatory Private Sector Algorithms
The Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2022 would require companies that use algorithms in select business operations to report on how they work and what data they use.
Emerging Tech
White House Unveils New Quantum Sciences Education Initiative
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy aims to foster the next generation of talent in quantum information sciences to match growing demand.
Modernization
Broadband Rollout Depends on Fixing ‘Woefully Inadequate’ Maps
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discussed the agency’s current plans for installing broadband, emphasizing the need for state planning and communication.
Policy
Lawmakers Argue Pending European Tech Laws Disadvantage American Firms
Two senators asked President Biden to negotiate changes to the pending Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act.
Policy
EARN IT Act Reintroduced, Draws Criticism Over Encryption Implications
Sens. Graham and Rosenthal reintroduced 2020’s Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act, but advocacy groups fear it misses the target in restricting content.
Modernization
Tribal Broadband Effort Gets $1.5 Million Federal Investment
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued another round of funding for indigenous communities with poor broadband infrastructure.
Policy
Lawmakers Request Continued Telehealth Expansion for Medicare
A letter signed by 45 members of Congress asked for continued federal funding for Medicare telehealth access as pending legislation aims to make it permanent.
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