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Artificial Intelligence
‘Team Human’ vs. AI: MIT expert issues warning on artificial general intelligence risks
Artificial general intelligence — smarter-than-human AI capable of performing virtually all tasks — risks spiraling out of human control, MIT professor and Future of Life Institute President Max Tegmark said.
Artificial Intelligence
How much did AI really impact the election?
AI tools can produce realistic deepfakes and synthetic audio that influence public opinion.
Policy
What Trump 2.0 means for tech and AI regulation
Tech CEO Elon Musk’s growing influence in the Trump transition was at the forefront of discussions.
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A Testing Ground for Tech: OCR 2019 Explores the Art of the Possible for First Responder Community
Two technology giants joined forces to create a unique experience for first responders, bringing together the crisis management community with technology innovators who help empower them to respond to any disaster, natural or manmade.
Nextgov Sponsored
When Cyberattacks Turn Physical, Tech Proves Vital to Response at OCR 2019
During Operation Convergent Response 2019, a simulation illustrates how technology helps cyber teams and first responders mitigate a powerful ransomware attack on critical infrastructure.
Nextgov Sponsored
Ecosystem of Tech Powers Emergency Responders in Real Time at Operation Convergent Response
During Operation Convergent Response 2019, technology takes center stage as AI and telehealth tools demonstrate emergency response and communications in a decontamination simulation.
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Technology Fuels Efforts to Quell Wildfires at OCR 2019
As wildfires ravage different parts of the country, a demonstration at Operation Convergent Response 2019 shows how coordinated efforts fueled by technology can help first responders on the ground tackle a blazing inferno.
Digital Government
Be Boring When You Need To, Innovate When It Makes Sense, GSA CTO Says
“We have an incredible allergy toward failure,” said General Services Administration's top technologist.
Digital Government
From Word Processors to Cloud Computing: 40 Years of Tech at Department of the Navy
It's come a long ways from 300 baud modems and original IBM PCs.
Cybersecurity
Hacking Back Could Lead to Cyber Vigilantism, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Jim Langevin warned authorizing hacking back could result in collateral damage.
Cybersecurity
You Could Win $30K if You Report a Bug in Intel’s Products
The more severe the flaw, the bigger the pay out.
Featured eBooks
Cybersecurity
The New Administration's Cyber Stance
Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen drafts hinting at his priorities.
Emerging Tech
Meet Medusa and Jenny—Drones You Fly with Your Mind
A growing drone startup uses augmented reality to drop the joystick.
Artificial Intelligence
How Sexy Tech Could Tackle Some of Government's 'Boring' Jobs
At first, artificial intelligence may tackle repetitive jobs and ease backlogs.
Artificial Intelligence
How Virtual Reality Could Be Used to Save Lives
Think these technologies are too futuristic for the government? Not anymore.
Artificial Intelligence
Ebook: 2017 Federal IT Trends Forecast
Hint: Expect cyber, data and emerging technologies such as virtual reality to remain in the spotlight, while areas like customer service will see less momentum.
Digital Government
CIOs, Time to Be ‘Enabler in Chief’ Instead of ‘Constrainer in Chief’
What’s required of today’s government CIOs?
Cybersecurity
Top US Officials Say Russia 'Authorized' DNC Hacks
"These thefts and disclosures are intended to interfere with the U.S. election process," said a statement from DHS and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Nextgov Ebook: Combating the Insider Threat
Learn how agencies are protecting themselves against both the careless employee and the one who went rogue.
Cybersecurity
The Insider Threat: A Historical Perspective
Trained as a forensic psychologist and a 15-year veteran of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Michael Gelles has long had an interest in the bad guys within organizations.
