Artificial Intelligence
How Do We Stop Artificial Intelligence from Overpowering Humans?
Legislation could help protect humankind before AI dominates the world, experts say.
Digital Government
State Department Posts Back Online after Tech Glitch Snarls Visas
A hardware bug corrupted the agency’s database used for processing biometric information.
Emerging Tech
This NASA Software Aims to Make the Skies a Little Bit More Organized
The tool is expected to help air traffic controllers better manage the spacing between each aircraft as they make their final descent.
Digital Government
Australia Ramps Up Digital Services With Own 18F-Inspired Office
The Digital Transformation Office is expected to function in the manner of a startup and launch coordinated, user-centered digital services for the entire government.
Modernization
E-Government Successes: In Singapore, It Takes Just Minutes to File Your Taxes
The island nation has recently started launching a wave of innovative e-government programs.
Digital Government
State Department Visa System on the Mend After 2-Week Glitch
After a hardware problem stalled the Bureau of Consular Affairs' visa system, two-thirds of its posts are now able to issue visas, according to a press briefing Tuesday.
Emerging Tech
Park Service Employees Get New Mapping Tools
The National Park Service plans to release a simple digital mapping tool so its employees can update information on everything from trails to parking lots, according to the bureau's website.
Digital Government
5 Things the Tech Industry Wants the Next President to Do
A tech think tank has unveiled a tech wish list for 2016 candidates, which lays out an action plan to help transform the country into a flourishing hub of technological innovation.
Cybersecurity
Dot-govs Score Points for Protecting Privacy but Poor Email Authentication Remains An Issue
Almost half of the websites evaluated have failed to adopt adequate email authentication technologies, according the seventh annual report from the Online Trust Alliance
Emerging Tech
EPA Releases Mapping Tool Tracking 'Environmental Justice' Across US
After five years of work, EPA has released EJSCREEN, a map full of detailed data on environmental and demographic issues.
Cybersecurity
Preventative Cyber Measures Require More than the Mere 'Whodunit'
The information shared about a cyberattack should include how a company’s digital defenses were breached to discover how such an incident could be prevented in the future.
Digital Government
How did Estonia Become a Global Leader in Digital Government?
Hint: It wasn't because it was was some sort of "digital Narnia," says the architect and adviser of the Estonian Information Security Authority.
Modernization
Agencies Spend Big on Cloud This Year
Federal cloud contract awards have already surpassed last year, according to a recently released study by market research firm Deltek.
Digital Government
EPA CIO Wants her Tech Team to Take Smart Risks
Though she left private industry six years ago, Ann Dunkin is still evangelizing agile practices -- and encouraging her staff to take risks.
Digital Government
Homeland Security Radio Silence Persists
After almost three years, the Department of Homeland Security has made little progress toward improving internal communication via radio, according to a recent IG verification review.
Digital Government
State Department Needs a Science and Technology Tune Up, Report Says
Despite launching an office devoted to science and technology more than 15 years ago, these topics remain undervalued at the State Department.
Digital Government
NSA Creates 'CareerBuilder' for Spies
Slated for launch in the fall, the new website will include a job exploration tool for applicants and will enable them to upload unclassified text that can be sent into NSA's classified network.
Digital Government
Commerce Department Recruits Former Google Exec
Alan Davidson is expected to help lead Commerce’s work on issues related to the digital economy and Internet policy
Emerging Tech
NASA Wants to Help Propel Space Tech Past ‘Tipping Point’
An infusion of NASA cash could help propel these technologies into viable commercial applications.
Digital Government
When It Comes to Protecting their Data, Americans Still Trust the Government More Than Facebook
Six percent of Americans say they’re “very confident” records maintained by federal agencies will be kept private and secure.
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