Emerging Tech
VA Hires Part of HealthCare.gov 'Rescue Team' to Run Vets.gov
The new VA site is supposed to be a single sign-on portal hosting all online veteran services.
Digital Government
Labor Department Launches New Jobs Site for Vets
Veterans.gov -- separate from Vets.gov -- puts agencies’ employment resources in one place.
Artificial Intelligence
White House Envisions an Artificially Intelligent Government
A working group plans to convene next week to discuss AI pilots.
Emerging Tech
FBI Wants to Exempt Its Massive Biometric Database from Some Federal Privacy Rules
The database could include more than 52 million facial photos.
Cybersecurity
Quantum Computers Will Break Today’s Cyber Protections, Scientists Say
True quantum computers don't exist yet, but cryptography needs to evolve for when they do, according to NIST scientists.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants To Test Drive First Responder Tech in NYC
The department is collecting proposals now for an expo to be held in October.
Digital Government
Treasury Finalizes Guide to DATA Act Standards
The DATA Act requires federal agencies to publish their spending data.
Emerging Tech
State Dept. Wants To Map All Wireless Devices Within a 10-Foot Zone
The system could detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices operating in embassies, consulates and other State buildings.
Modernization
Pentagon Wants Its Own Secure Messaging System
DARPA is looking for small businesses to supply that technology.
Digital Government
Are Agencies Drowning in Data Mandates?
There's the DATA Act, the OPEN Government Act and others. Can agencies keep up?
Emerging Tech
Senate Committee Approves Bill to Create National Internet of Things Strategy
The DIGIT Act would convene IoT working groups to advise Congress on a national strategy.
Digital Government
CIO: GSA Ramps Up Tech Recruiting
The CIO's job includes much more talent management.
Artificial Intelligence
Vint Cerf: Buggy Software Is Scarier Than A Robot Takeover
Google's chief internet evangelist doesn't think our current AI technology is capable of taking over humans.
Emerging Tech
Q&A: The Nanotech Future of the American Farm
USDA's nanotech team thinks small sensors could help farmers grow more with less.
Digital Government
White House Wants Techies to Delve Into Police Data
The program intends to make police data more transparent to the public.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Wants to Standardize Requirements in ‘Cyber’ Jobs
There’s federal effort to use the same definitions and qualifications for jobs involving cybersecurity across the government.
Cybersecurity
FBI Official: In Recovering from Cyberattacks, the ‘Who’ Isn’t So Important
Attribution is less important than action.
Digital Government
Rubio: Politicians Don't Talk Enough About Tech Jobs
Employees concerned about their jobs being replaced don't know how to prepare themselves, Rubio said Wednesday.
Digital Government
Despite ‘Agile’ Approach, Agencies Might Not Meet DATA Act Deadline
It’s been almost two years since Congress passed legislation requiring agencies to standardize spending data.
Digital Government
Watchdog: NASA Needs Permanent IT Security Officer
The report blamed instability in the agency's CIO office for the lack of a strong risk management plan.
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