Microsoft looks to speed up materials science research with quantum-compatible system
The quantum computer-ready system is intended to help scientists identify viable molecules in a short amount of time.
IRS direct file is a free and easy option for taxpayers from historically marginalized communities
COMMENTARY | An IRS plan to field a free, government-run online tax filing system will save participants with low incomes billions of dollars and help us close racial disparities in our tax and benefits administration.
Vacant White House cyber post draws concern amid global software breach
In the aftermath of a global cyberattack exposing personal data on millions of Americans, calls are growing for the White House to fill the top slot at the Office of the National Cyber Director.
Bipartisan bill proposes blue-ribbon panel to address AI risks, regulations
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., is leading the effort to give Congress the expertise it needs to understand and possibly regulate the risks posed by artificial intelligence.
AI could shore up democracy – here’s one way
Artificial intelligence could be a new solution to an old problem.
All Veterans Affairs police officers to be issued bodycams, dashcams by end of 2023
The Department of Veterans Affairs said it will begin issuing in-car and body-worn cameras on June 20, starting with officers at the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network in Long Beach, California.
Biden to meet with AI experts to talk regulation and safety
Eight specialists in various sectors of artificial intelligence will join President Joe Biden in San Francisco, California today for more collaboration on risk mitigation.
Helping production agencies deliver
COMMENTARY | Customer-facing agencies need a new script to resolve backlogs, measure effectiveness and harness emerging technologies.
Tech panel champions near-term quantum efforts in must-pass defense bill
The forthcoming fiscal 2024 NDAA is set to heavily feature new additions to how Defense utilizes emerging technologies.
Lawmakers propose shoring up nuclear cyber standards ahead of NDAA markup
The bipartisan proposal, which could be added to the FY2024 defense policy bill, would establish a federal working group to help address gaps in the cyber practices securing the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile.
Hassan, Cornyn try again with IT modernization bill
The bipartisan duo are looking to prod agencies to ditch legacy systems.
NASA steps closer to perfecting super-fast internet in deep space
Until very recently, NASA did not have a good solution for building extra bandwidth into the Deep Space Network.
Relaunched electric grid caucus plans to highlight security, tech improvements
The bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus plans to hold educational seminars and a Grid Innovation Expo to highlight emerging technologies and ensure the resiliency of the U.S. power network.
DOD lacks performance targets, cybersecurity plans on some major IT programs, GAO says
The watchdog found that within the Defense Department’s 25 major IT business programs, more than half did not fully report whether they’d achieved intended targets.
No 'systemic risk' to government networks from latest breach, CISA says
The nation’s cyber defense agency confirmed it was providing assistance to several federal agencies that have been impacted in an apparent global cyberattack.
Congress ‘doesn’t know what the hell it’s doing‘ in AI regulation, Ted Cruz says
At least one senator believes Congress’ old age is hindering efforts to regulate the new technology.
Bipartisan bill seeks to safeguard US data from foreign exploitation
New legislation would restrict the transfer of Americans’ data to foreign nations, but leaves the door open for TikTok to store U.S. users’ data on domestic servers.
New report identifies over $100B in potential government services savings
The government’s overlapping, fragmented and duplicative services are costing billions of dollars annually, a Government Accountability Office report claims.
DOD needs more diverse emerging tech investment, Democratic caucus argues
Too much of the Pentagon’s funding to support emerging technologies “is concentrated in the early stages of development,” according to members of the New Democrat Coalition’s national security task force.
IRS to get a new acting CIO
The current occupant of the top tech job at the tax agency is going back to his post at Treasury at the end of June.
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