Emerging Tech
FDA Is Looking Into Drones for Health Inspections
But how drone-collected data will figure into the agency's old school processes is still being worked out.
Digital Government
U.S. Digital Services Co-Founder Leaves White House
Haley Van Dyck re-joined government in March.
Digital Government
Border Walls Work in Cities, DHS Officials Tell Lawmakers
Lawmakers want a higher-tech border patrol, but a watchdog agency is concerned CBP isn't measuring how useful its technology is.
Emerging Tech
Immigration Agency Wants to Blend Data Science, Agile and Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wants information about applying agile development to big data, analytics and machine learning.
Digital Government
5 States Sign Up for National Public Safety Network
FirstNet is underway, but lawmakers are still concerned about cybersecurity.
Digital Government
The Federal Government Wants Developers' Help with Quality Control
It’s soliciting help from vendors to review Ruby On Rails applications.
Digital Government
Survey: Government Workers Have a Confidence Problem—At Least When It Comes to I.T.
Many survey respondents feel less confident about IT operations than they did a year ago.
Artificial Intelligence
Is That Really You Typing? New DOD Tech Will Know
In its quest to drop common access cards, the Defense Department is piloting an authentication system based on the nuances of users' typing.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Digital Service Shares First Priorities Under Trump
The tech team has new allies but many familiar projects.
Digital Government
Watchdog: Without a Plan, Motor Carrier Safety Agency Can’t Update I.T.
A GAO report dinged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a half-baked IT modernization plan.
Digital Government
Insider Trader Learns the Hard Way: Don’t Google ‘Insider Trading’
The SEC brought charges against a scientist who asked the internet how to avoid SEC detection.
Digital Government
This Startup Has Big Plans for the Moon—And Its Rocks
Moon Express is planning a lunar landing for this year and unveiled its plans on Capitol Hill.
Artificial Intelligence
It Will Take Human-Machine Teams to Fight Cyber Threats, McAfee CTO Says
Artificial intelligence won’t replace humans, but it will change the way they work.
Digital Government
House Extends FITARA Provisions On Data Centers, IT Dashboard
A few parts were slated to sunset.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Worry GSA's Reorganization Politicizes Buying
A House Oversight subcommittee questioned why the General Services Administration's moved its tech units under the acquisition office and shifted to a politically appointed commissioner.
Digital Government
Lawmaker to Trump’s Election Commission: Drop Your Voter Data Request
Rep. Gerry Connolly urged Mike Pence to abandon a search for sensitive voter data.
Emerging Tech
These Scanners Could Let You Travel With Liquids and Electronic Devices
A San Diego-based company is in talks with TSA to test out a scanner that could search tablets and cellphones for explosives.
Digital Government
The Obama Foundation Wants to Make the Internet Less Dysfunctional
It's gathering information on how model citizens should behave online.
Digital Government
FTC Slams Online Loan Company For Hawking Consumer Data
Blue Global Media was slapped with a $104 million settlement, though the company is unable to pay it.
Emerging Tech
First Responders Use Gaming System Behind 'Mortal Kombat' for Disaster Training
DHS is testing out a video game-based active shooter simulation.
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