Defense

Biden: ‘Prepared to respond’ if Russia pursues cyberattacks against U.S.

The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.

Cybersecurity

Biden: ‘Prepared to Respond’ if Russia Pursues Cyberattacks Against US

The White House also announced sanctions that will limit Russia’s access to cutting edge technologies.

Policy

House Bill Would Create FTC Bureau to Oversee Online Platforms

The bill takes a different route to big tech oversight than other legislation.

Artificial Intelligence

Survey: AI ‘Mission Critical’ to 70% of Public Sector IT Decision Makers

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are far more than buzzwords in the government space.

Digital Government

Survey: 58% of Working Americans Say Their Jobs Are ‘Main Source’ of Mental Health Challenges

Nearly 90% of Americans believe being in control of their work schedules, along with performance measures, could improve burnout.

Acquisition

Oracle’s cloud can now host select top secret defense data

The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.

Modernization

Oracle’s Cloud Can Now Host Select Top Secret Defense Data

The company will make use of special regions to store the government’s data.

Policy

Satellite Approvals Could Be Significantly Modernized Under 2 New Bills

The bills targeting satellite licensing at the FCC are being structured in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Artificial Intelligence

Lawmakers Call for End to Government’s Use of Facial Recognition Tech

The request specifically calls out “dangers” in multiple federal agencies operating Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology.

Acquisition

Legislation to expand federal contracting opportunities reaches president’s desk

The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement. 

Modernization

Legislation to Expand Federal Contracting Opportunities Reaches President’s Desk

The legislation aims to improve government contracting opportunities for small businesses but could have a major impact on governmentwide procurement. 

Policy

Controversial Section 230 Reform Finds More Opposition in Senate

A previous version of the bill was criticized by human rights groups and privacy advocates.

Modernization

GAO Audit Again Shines Light on Problems in VA’s Health Records Rollout

The audit found that data quality and stakeholder engagement were two key issues with the rollout.

Cybersecurity

Audit: Labor Department Information Security Program ‘Not Effective’

Auditors made 18 recommendations to remediate some of the agency’s longstanding issues.

Digital Government

US Spy Chief Warns Government Is Classifying Too Much Data

Emerging technologies have had a direct impact on how much data the government classifies. 

Cybersecurity

FTC Warns of 18-Fold Surge in Investment, ‘Romance’ Scams on Social Media

More than 95,000 Americans were bilked over social media in 2021 resulting in losses approaching $1 billion.