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From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

News

12.03.21 | 2:50 pm

Marine life thrives on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists find

Marine life thrives on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists find

12.03.21 | 1:15 pm

Free at-home covid tests are coming—but not for everyone

Free at-home covid tests are coming—but not for everyone

12.03.21 | 12:45 pm

Omicron is in 5 U.S. states: Everything you need to know to protect yourself

Omicron is in 5 U.S. states: Everything you need to know to protect yourself

12.03.21 | 10:00 am

Omicron variant: What we do and don’t know about spread, transmission, symptoms, and more

Omicron variant: What we do and don’t know about spread, transmission, symptoms, and more

12.03.21 | 9:50 am

There’s a blizzard warning in the U.S. . . . for Hawaii. Meanwhile, Colorado has no snow

There’s a blizzard warning in the U.S. . . . for Hawaii. Meanwhile, Colorado has no snow

12.03.21 | 7:50 am

Employers beware: 23% of American workers are planning to quit their jobs in the next 12 months

Employers beware: 23% of American workers are planning to quit their jobs in the next 12 months

12.02.21 | 5:51 pm

Spotify Wrapped 2021 is here—and so are the memes

Spotify Wrapped 2021 is here—and so are the memes

12.02.21 | 2:30 pm

Burger King’s Whopper turns 64: Grab one for 37 cents this week

Burger King’s Whopper turns 64: Grab one for 37 cents this week

12.02.21 | 2:00 pm

Now you can buy your kid a Tesla: the $1,900 electric Cyberquad four-wheeler

Now you can buy your kid a Tesla: the $1,900 electric Cyberquad four-wheeler

12.02.21 | 1:50 pm

Trump to hedge funds: Now’s your chance to invest $1 billion in my Twitter rival

Trump to hedge funds: Now’s your chance to invest $1 billion in my Twitter rival

12.02.21 | 1:35 pm

6 things to know about Susan Arnold, first woman to chair Disney’s board in 98 years

6 things to know about Susan Arnold, first woman to chair Disney’s board in 98 years

12.02.21 | 12:45 pm

Add Cheerios, Wheaties, and Lucky Charms to foods that will cost you up to 20% more in 2022

Add Cheerios, Wheaties, and Lucky Charms to foods that will cost you up to 20% more in 2022

12.02.21 | 12:25 pm

Cancel culture isn’t real if you’re rich enough, as ‘Succession’ makes clear

Cancel culture isn’t real if you’re rich enough, as ‘Succession’ makes clear

12.02.21 | 10:45 am

You can stay at the ‘Home Alone’ house for $25 this month via Airbnb

You can stay at the ‘Home Alone’ house for $25 this month via Airbnb

12.02.21 | 9:00 am

How WWE spots superstars of the future

How WWE spots superstars of the future

12.02.21 | 6:45 am

Grab goes public: Southeast Asia’s superapp debuts on Nasdaq today in SPAC deal

Grab goes public: Southeast Asia’s superapp debuts on Nasdaq today in SPAC deal

12.02.21 | 6:10 am

Apple Music Replay 2021: Here’s how to get your most-played songs of the year

Apple Music Replay 2021: Here’s how to get your most-played songs of the year

12.02.21 | 5:00 am

How to watch NBC’s Annie Live! for free on December 2

How to watch NBC’s Annie Live! for free on December 2

12.01.21 | 2:20 pm

Mississippi’s Roe v. Wade case: How the Supreme Court could rule and what that would mean

Mississippi’s Roe v. Wade case: How the Supreme Court could rule and what that would mean

12.01.21 | 1:05 pm

These are the fastest-growing brands for 2021—and they’re not what you’d expect

These are the fastest-growing brands for 2021—and they’re not what you’d expect

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

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From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

To win the competition for economic and political power, policymakers need to be digitally fluent, writes a former adviser to the Secretary of State.

From Cold War to ‘Code War:’ Why government needs tech talent now

Presented By deloitte

The role of government in deterring cyberattacks

Leading the way with innovation and a focus on adversary decision-making

The role of government in deterring cyberattacks

Presented By deloitte

Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

$500B in new infrastructure spending offers government agencies more opportunities and greater responsibility

Infrastructure 2021: Delivering more sustainable and equitable infrastructure

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

The program looks like the Biden version of Obama’s U.S. Digital Service.

Biden launches U.S. Digital Corps to bring young tech talent to government

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

Harpoon Ventures, run by two ex-servicemen, is getting itself into some big deals by opening doors in Washington, D.C.

This VC wants to help startups win $682 billion a year in government contracts

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

Mayor Lori Lightfoot is trying to build the reputation of her city as a friendly place for tech talent, startups, and investment.

As techies flee Silicon Valley, Chicago is jostling to be the next unicorn machine

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Why the resuscitated International Entrepreneur Rule would be good for American business and competitiveness.

We need this rule to keep foreign-born founders in the U.S.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

As the country’s challenges loom larger, the next generation of techies—not the government—may be called upon to solve everything from overhauling education to landing on Mars.

Forget ad optimization: This VC wants to invest in startups working on real problems

Presented By deloitte

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

The largest civilian federal agency adopted a human-centered design approach to rebuild itself and better serve America’s veterans

How VA became one of the most admired agencies in the federal government

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

The initiative, called Accessible Streets Studio, is piloting solutions to Detroit’s underdeveloped transportation networks.

Ford and Newlab partner to test new transportation ideas, from robot delivery to EV rideshares

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

There are bureaucratic hurdles, but with some forethought and preparation, startups have a chance to adapt and thrive while working with the Pentagon.

Why the defense industry could be the most transformative market for startups

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

More than just fancy gear, HoloLens is an example of a more agile Pentagon approach to funding and deploying cutting-edge tech.

Here’s how the Army will use 120,000 Microsoft HoloLens headsets in battle

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

The four-star Air Force general sits down with ‘Fast Company’ to discuss tech company partnerships, the future of AI, and why January 6 was a “wake-up call.”

Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., America’s first Black Air Force chief, on race, tech, and the trouble with AI

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

A new report from the Brookings Institution argues that the U.S. should invest more in R&D and be more willing to experiment.

To fix America’s infrastructure, the U.S. government can’t be afraid to fail

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

AFVentures matches technology startups with military needs while helping them navigate the “valley of death” and the labyrinthine world of defense contracts.

Why the Air Force has its own venture capital fund

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

A year after the start of the pandemic, the federal government will finally offer some support for families and schools struggling to afford broadband connectivity and devices.

Two new bills could put a dent in technology’s ‘homework gap’

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

New York’s leading mayoral candidate opens up about opening up, the future of bitcoin, why Manhattan beats Miami, and his problem with Zoom.

Andrew Yang has some concerns about Zoom

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Code for America’s CEO says the government needs new systems and more funding to improve the way people access services.

Biden could hit refresh on Obama-era partnership between tech and government

Presented By deloitte

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Common AI platforms can help all federal agencies close the “aspiration-reality” gap

Achieving artificial intelligence results at scale: an action plan for government

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

The former health tech executive and U.S. Digital Service veteran will be charged with improving government websites and modernizing IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.

Exclusive: Biden appoints Clare Martorana to lead the White House’s digital efforts

Impact

Backed-up container ships filled cities with pollution

This new basic income experiment will give money to both rich and poor

If we put the chargers in the right places, we can get more people into electric cars

News

Marine life thrives on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, scientists find

Free at-home covid tests are coming—but not for everyone

Omicron is in 5 U.S. states: Everything you need to know to protect yourself

Co.Design

These gorgeous images could transform science education

When will regulators finally get serious about car safety for women?

Brands like Nike, Coach, and Gap are destroying the Amazon with their leather products

Work Life

4 things employers do that undermine employee trust

Science says its essential to make time to do nothing. Here’s why

Leaders: You can’t call yourself transparent if you’re not doing this