NSF, Energy Department invest in AI research
The new funding opportunities will distribute approximately $170 million to advanced research projects powered by artificial intelligence.
Building a cloud-ready workforce
After earning an associate degree in cloud computing at Northern Virginia Community College, students can take courses at George Mason University toward a bachelor's of applied science degree in cloud computing.
Air Force, MIT launch AI accelerator
The joint artificial intelligence accelerator program will focus on fast-tracking AI technologies through fundamental research in computational intelligence, reasoning, decision-making and autonomy.
Filling the federal cyber talent pipeline
The Cybersecurity Talent Initiative aims to jumpstart cyber careers by placing university graduates in federal agencies.
HHS investigates blockchain for securing log files
The HHS Division of Acquisition is working on a pilot to secure system logs required by the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
ARL taps universities for battlefield AI research
Carnegie Mellon University will lead a consortium of universities developing solutions to support autonomous processing and highly effective human-machine teams.
CFTC chairman calls for light touch on blockchain regulation
Today's rapidly changing financial environment calls for a light regulatory touch when it comes to distributed ledger technologies, says the chief of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
NSF rolls out financial management bots
The National Science Foundation is working with the Bureau of Fiscal Service to automate payment processes.
FDA explores blockchain to secure drug supply chain
A Food and Drug Administration pilot is looking for technologies to verify and trace prescription drugs.
How blockchain-secured voting works
The West Virginia Secretary of State’s office explains how the first statewide blockchain voting pilot for overseas voters came together.
DISA investigates blockchain as a service
The Defense Information Systems Agency is considering adding blockchain as a service to its infrastructure platform.
Marriage certificates sealed by blockchain
Hunter Halcomb, the head of IT for the Washoe County Recorder’s Office, spoke with GCN about the challenges of putting marriage certificates onto a blockchain-based system.
Blockchain makes new inroads into public sector
Many of the efforts are still nascent, but all levels of government have started to explore blockchain’s capabilities through pilot projects, legislation and research.
HHS expects to roll out blockchain acquisition solution
The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big push to have the first blockchain-based program in the federal government that gains an authority to operate.
NSF explores blockchain for grants management
The Grants Community Blockchain would allow agencies and universities to track funding opportunities.
DHS looks to blockchain to deter counterfeit certificates
The Department of Homeland Security wants to prevent forgeries in the certificates and licenses issued by Customs and Border Protection, Citizen and Immigration Services and the Transportation Security Administration.
GSA expands blockchain procurement pilot
The General Services Administration is investigating how blockchain can be applied to the Multiple Award Schedules program.
How West Virginia brought blockchain-secured voting to Election Day
The West Virginia Secretary of State estimates 144 voters in 30 different countries used the app to cast secure, anonymous ballots.
CDC tests blockchain for outbreak response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants to use blockchain to get health responders into crisis zones faster.
CBP tests augmented reality, blockchain to better protect intellectual property
Customs and Border Protection is using emerging tech to help agents ensure intellectual property rights.
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