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.

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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.

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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.

Cybersecurity

Hacking Back Could Lead to Cyber Vigilantism, Lawmaker Says

Rep. Jim Langevin warned authorizing hacking back could result in collateral damage.

Cybersecurity

The New Administration's Cyber Stance

Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen drafts hinting at his priorities.

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.

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.

Cybersecurity

Why a Hack on Education Department Would Be Worse than the OPM Breach

Despite housing tens of millions of people’s sensitive information and 180-plus databases, the agency doesn’t "even have the most basic of tools” to protect them against breaches, Chaffetz said.