Emerging Tech
NASA Needs to Improve Artemis Mission Guidance, Watchdog Says
The report found that NASA is following scheduling intended for individual programs, rather than full-blown missions.
Digital Government
FTC Debates Whether Data Privacy Concerns Warrant Market Wide Rules
A Thursday hearing on the matter featured both industry and consumer advocate perspectives on the best regulatory approach.
Digital Government
GSA Should be Sharing Government Office Utilization Data, Watchdog Says
The data can help other government agencies plan how much workspace is needed in a post-pandemic world.
Digital Government
NOAA Adds Microsoft to Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Initiative
As part of the initiative, Microsoft will help inform users about extreme weather events using its AI-driven forecasting.
Cybersecurity
GSA Seeks Info on Automated and Expert Tools to Analyze Application Security
The agency requested details on the tools available to address weaknesses in the applications and testing process, in an effort to boost security measures.
Defense
Nvidia, AMD caught in the middle of U.S.-China tech battle
The federal government added a new license requirement barring selling artificial intelligence chips to China and Russia to address potential national security concerns.
Digital Government
Nvidia, AMD Caught in the Middle of US-China Tech Battle
The federal government added a new license requirement barring selling artificial intelligence chips to China and Russia to address potential national security concerns.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Semiconductor Production Will Rely on Improved Measurement Science, NIST Reports
Metrology—the science of measurement and its applications—will influence the quality and reliability of electronics as they get smaller and smaller.
Digital Government
NASA Awards SpaceX $1.4B for Five More Missions
The addition brings SpaceX’s total contract value to more than $4.9 billion.
Digital Government
Statistical Uncertainty Could be Problematic for Evidence-Based Policies, Study Finds
Certain privacy measures, as well as general data errors, can skew funding allocations derived from census information.
Digital Government
5G and Cloud Can Work Together to Improve Government Operations, Experts Say
Government and private sector officials explained how 5G can be an “underlayment” for scale and speed.
Digital Government
FAA Awards $231,000 in STEM-Outreach Grants
The grants will help three universities with STEM outreach for underrepresented students in STEM and aviation.
People
Recent grads often don’t consider federal employment, survey says
Many federal agencies continue to face critical workforce gaps in areas like cybersecurity, IT and automation.
Digital Government
Artemis I Launch Scrubbed Following Engine Issues
The soonest the next launch could occur is Friday, if the engine bleed issues are addressed.
Modernization
FTC's Tech and Cyber Modernization Sees Success and Ongoing Challenges
The agency’s report indicated that the Federal Trade Commission was on track and making progress towards most of its tech-related goals, while offering a plan for future goals.
Policy
Recent Grads Often Don’t Consider Federal Employment, Survey Says
Many federal agencies continue to face critical workforce gaps in areas like cybersecurity, IT and automation.
Modernization
Government Launches New Website to Support Semiconductor Funding Law
The Department of Commerce’s CHIPS.gov will provide available resources and information as it begins to implement the new program.
Modernization
Industry Awaits Potential Congressional Resolution to 'Extremely Difficult' Procurement Process
Though the AGILE Procurement Act faces several rounds of votes before it can be enacted, experts view it as a step in the right direction.
Cybersecurity
DHS’s Intelligence Information Security Program is ‘Ineffective,’ According to Watchdog
The OIG made two recommendations to address issues it found in the department’s security program.
Cybersecurity
Government IT Networks May Not be Ready for Office Return, Survey Says
Legacy government IT systems and network infrastructure may struggle to provide the same quality as more workers return to the office.
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