FCC, USAID Partner to Advance U.S. 5G Security Policy
An agreement between the agencies aims to encourage the use of trusted networks and interoperable infrastructure.
With Census Count Over, Concerns Linger About Accuracy
Community groups raced to get more people to complete census questionnaires before the count ended Friday, but they still believe many were missed after the deadline was pushed up.
To Better Address Covid, States Need to Use Data Better
COMMENTARY | Covid-19 exposed gaps in data use for state governments but it also revealed innovative practices that can be applied in the future.
How Planning to Protect Data Privacy Helped One State’s Covid-19 Response
By creating standardized data sharing agreements that cover privacy issues unique to each state agency, Indiana officials say they were able to streamline requests to share data with the public.
Geolocation Data Could Help Planners Design Communities that Require Less Driving
“By actually knowing where people are going, we can start to rethink how we plan for investments of all kinds and other policies,” says one of the authors of a new study.
How State IT Officials Ramped Up Capacity, Security As Workers Went Remote
From increasing the capacity of VPN infrastructure to rethinking the IT help desk, chief information officers had to address new challenges during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Teachers Play a Critical Role in Shaping Girls' Future as Coders
COMMENTARY | Educators need to be aware of their own implicit biases that can lead to differences in how they recognize what girls can do in coding.
How GSA is driving RPA across government
In a video presentation, the General Services Administration’s CFO Gerard Badorrek describes how his agency went from volunteers working part-time to helping agencies deliver over 415 automations and saving about 600,000 hours of capacity.
Proving efficiencies from AIOps in federal government
By leveraging big data, advanced analytics and machine learning to enhance and automate IT operations and monitoring, AIOps can help agencies achieve their digital transformation goals.
State CIOs Say Pandemic Bolstered Rollout of Automated Technology
Chatbots were the most likely automated technology to be deployed by state governments to respond to the coronavirus, according to a NASCIO survey.
In a Battle of AI Versus AI, Researchers Are Preparing for the Coming Wave of Deepfake Propaganda
COMMENTARY | Deepfake detection as a field of research was begun a little over three years ago.
ATF mines data to support investigations
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives plans to expand the use of data analytics to improve investigations into the increasing number of gun store burglaries.
House Lawmakers Re-Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Backing for Blockchain Records
It marks the latest of several other acts recently introduced that hone in on the emerging technology.
No More Rush Hour? A Look at the Pandemic’s Impact on Traffic
The average number of vehicle miles traveled was 16% lower in July than the previous year, and rush hour traffic is now more spread out over time, according to a new report.
Federal Government to Offer $10M to Research Covid Spread on Public Transportation
Major cities could be excluded from receiving grants for “permitting anarchy, violence, and destruction,” per a presidential memo cited in the funding opportunity.
A State Provides an Online Option for Driver's License Tests
Prospective drivers in Minnesota can now take their learner's permit knowledge test online, one of several state initiatives deployed during the coronavirus pandemic.
AI-based ‘listening’ helps VA monitor vets’ mental health
To better monitor veterans’ mental health, especially during the pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs is relying on data and artificial intelligence-based analytics.
Improving procurement through data and analytics
Technology-enabled data and analytics strategy can unlock hidden value for government agencies through increased transparency, proactive risk management, integrated automation and predictive analytics.
Bringing Artificial Intelligence to Everything from Cattle Branding to Cybersecurity
Utah simplifies the process of registering brands using image recognition technology, one of many projects that is part of the state’s AI plan.
Lawmakers Propose Using FCC E-Rate Funds to Boost Individuals’ Internet Access
The Federal Communications Commission-provided funds have historically been distributed to institutions instead of people.
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