Meta Settles With Justice On Discriminatory Housing Ads
The historic complaint marks the first time federal prosecutors challenged a company over algorithmic bias related to housing discrimination. Source: Next Gov 3 total views
3 total views
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DOJ Ramps Up Efforts To Halt Cybercrime
Through new enforcement and reporting efforts, the Justice Department is attempting to curb online harassment, especially related to vulnerable populations. Source: Next Gov 5 total views, 1 views today
5 total views, 1 views today
DARPA Report Finds Vulnerabilities in Blockchain Tech, Non-secure Crypto Transactions
A holistic research paper documents the security concerns within decentralized ledger technologies, prompting concerns over the security of cryptocurrency transactions. Source: Next Gov 3 total views
3 total views
Some Commercial Aircraft Will Feature New Altimeters Amid 5G C-Band Rollout
The FAA released new details of its 5G deployment plan following uproar over air travel safety with the enhanced broadband network. Source: Next Gov 70 total views
70 total views
AI is ‘No Magical Shortcut’ FTC Says in Fighting Disinformation Online
The Federal Trade Commission sent a report to Congress detailing limitations artificial intelligence has in regulating disinformation and harmful online content. Source: Next Gov 7 total views
7 total views
Tech Modernization Fund Launches Fresh $100 Million for CX Projects
The TMF is accepting proposals from federal agencies looking to modernize digital services with a human-centric design. Source: Next Gov 9 total views, 1 views today
9 total views, 1 views today
Government Leaders: Export Controls, Public-Private Partnerships Key To Safeguarding U.S. Tech Development
Reps. Jim Himes and Brad Wenstrup joined Commerce Undersecretary Alan Estevez talking about the national security implications hinging on the U.S.’s leadership in emerging tech innovation. Source: Next Gov 6 total views
6 total views
Oversight Report Says U.S. Marshals Need More Effective Cataloging for Seized Crypto
A new audit from the Office of the Inspector General reveals the U.S. Marshals Service could improve its seized crypto management with new procedures and policies. Source: Next Gov 5 total views
5 total views
Bipartisan House Reps. Call for Renewal of Tariff Moratorium on Digital Goods
As leaders convene for the World Trade Organization’s Ministerial Conference, Congress asked U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to renew the moratorium on tariffs on electronic transmission. Source: Next Gov 6 total views
6 total views
Biden Administration Releases New IT Modernization Plan
The White House Office of Management and Budget plans to prioritize cybersecurity and data decision-making via federal funding. Source: Next Gov 10 total views
10 total views
Crypto Industry Insiders Support Better Public-Private Collabs To Prevent Major Ransomware Attacks
A panel of leaders in the digital asset industry discussed helpful legal frameworks to prevent illegal crypto financing while supporting market activity. Source: Next Gov 7 total views
7 total views
GSA Auctions Another Series of Crypto, Valued at $268K
The General Services Administration is auctioning off several lots of cryptocurrencies as the federal government looks to wade into the volatile asset class. Source: Next Gov 70 total views
70 total views
Latest Crypto Regulation Bill Defines Stablecoins and Pushes For Interagency Cooperation
More bipartisan legislation seeks to regulate digital assets in the U.S. and offers a widely-encompassing framework for buying and selling cryptocurrency. Source: Next Gov 10 total views
10 total views
VA Needs More Cyber Employees to Support Remote Work and Tackle Shadow IT
Veterans Affairs leadership said that the agency needs to be able to provide competitive compensation to attract talent. Source: Next Gov 12 total views, 1 views today
12 total views, 1 views today
U.S. National Guard’s Cyber Training Emphasizes Social Media, Supply Chain Protection
Ahead of the annual Cyber Shield exercise, military leaders will train National Guard and other military members to fight disinformation and protect critical infrastructure. Source: Next Gov 8 total views
8 total views
Critical Update: To Bridge Quantum’s Valley of Death, Labs Need Funding and Workforce
Oak Ridge National Lab’s Travis Humble discussed the state of quantum technology development and what it demands for future development. Source: Next Gov 96 total views
96 total views
Bipartisan Bill Establishes All-Encompassing Federal Data Privacy Standards
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act stands to improve American users’ data privacy and offers federal regulatory power. Source: Next Gov 73 total views
73 total views
Pentagon Launches ‘Third Wave’ AI Initiative to Help Warfighting Effort
A new artificial intelligence program attempts to streamline machine learning algorithms to make better warfighting decisions. Source: Next Gov 8 total views
8 total views
FBI, DOJ Seize Website Addresses Associated Illegal Data Sales, Hacking Services
International law enforcement targeted and confiscated three internet domain names that sell cyberattacks and personal information. Source: Next Gov 75 total views
75 total views
US Frontier Supercomputer Named Fastest in the World
The Frontier exscale system has been in development by Department of Energy researchers since 2019. Source: Next Gov 14 total views
14 total views