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DARPA Wants to MacGyver the Internet Using Only What's in Troops' Pockets
The research agency wants to tap the computer power of the devices warfighters already have to network anywhere.
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Technology Could Enable Better Suicide Prevention for Veterans
To better take care of high-risk patients, the Veterans Affairs Department needs to get technology that frees up caregivers' time.
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Federal Government Needs a Gatekeeper for Data-based Reform
The government will likely need a data-centric agency and new positions to protect privacy as it expands the use of confidential data, the Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking said.
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Congress Wants Answers About the Equifax Breach
The House also passed self-driving car bill and the Homeland Security Department reorganization got a favorable CBO score.
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Guess Which Gender Trusts Artificial Intelligence More?
As the government deploys artificial intelligence tools, it may need to address a gender gap in trust.
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No Easy Fix for Cyber Workforce Shortage
A lot of things can move the ball on cyber hiring but there’s no big plan to close the gap.
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VA Needs to Better Track Teleworking Employees
The department needs to ensure employees are still processing claims in a timely and accurate manner, GAO said.
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Nations That Hack the U.S. Could Face ‘Real World’ Consequences, Homeland Security Adviser Warned
The administration wants to punish hackers in a way that "modifies behavior," Tom Bossert said.
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Watchdog: Agencies Aren’t Even Trying To Meet Data Center Optimization Goals
At most, five agencies have met or exceeded White House targets for making data centers more efficient.
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Commission on Evidence-Based Policy Calls for Interagency Coordination
Report recommends a National Secure Data Service that would help with specific projects without compromising privacy.
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Virtual Assistants Don’t Always Understand You. That’s a Problem.
The Homeland Security Department’s chatbot “Emma” sometimes struggles to process some Spanish language requests because not everyone says green card the same way.
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Homeland Security Adviser Urges Congress to Renew Controversial Surveillance Power
Tom Bossert warned letting Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act sunset would have grave security consequences.
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Army Logistics Renews $135M Cloud Contract—And Gets Watson
Watson will analyze sensor data from vehicles to improve the service's predictive maintenance.
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GSA Awards Contract for $700B Federal Charge Card Program
Citibank and U.S. Bank will potentially run the government program until 2031.
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Social Security Paid Disability Benefits to More Than 700 Deceased Veterans
Unless the agency fixes the problem, it’s likely to make another $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months.
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Former State Cyber Coordinator Says It Was a Mistake to Close His Office
The department's former cyber coordinator Chris Painter worries the country is stepping back from its role as a global cyber leader.
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Lawmakers Question How to Best Protect Data Breach Victims
House members want the Government Accountability Office to determine better ways to protect victims whose personal information is exposed.
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Trump’s Tech Team Shares Plans For Modernizing Government
The White House wants to know what's missing and will keep commenting open until Sept. 20.
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Candidate Trump Criticized Obama's Cyber Doctrine. President Trump Continues It.
The president’s cyber policies largely mirror Obama’s with one big, Russia-sized carve out.
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