Management
AI Is Already Learning How To Discriminate
Tech companies must actively teach their AI systems to avoid discrimination, writes the co-founder of UNICEF’s Innovation Unit.
Route Fifty
To Prevent Suicides and School Shootings, More States Embrace Anonymous Tip Lines
States across the country are responding to high-profile school shootings and rising teen suicide rates by creating tip lines modeled on Colorado’s.
Defense
What's Next for Trump's Border Wall?
This week, the president inspected eight prototypes, but his administration still has a long way to go before bringing his campaign pledge to fruition.
Tech
If You Go Into Space For a Long Time, You Come Back a Genetically Different Person
Scott Kelly's year in space on the International Space Station made him a little less identical to his Earth-bound twin, Mark.
Oversight
What Is Robert Mueller Looking For?
The New York Times reports that the special counsel has demanded records from the Trump Organization.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mueller Is Looking Into The Trump Organization
Was the president's "red line" crossed?
Management
Say Goodbye To The Information Age: It’s All About Reputation Now
We are experiencing a fundamental paradigm shift in our relationship to knowledge.
Route Fifty
Moody's Highlights States Most Vulnerable to NAFTA Exit
Talks are ongoing between the U.S., Canada and Mexico over the future of the trade deal, which President Trump has criticized.
Management
Labor Agreement Forced on Education Dept. Employees Curtails Official Time, Cuts Employee Protections
AFGE has filed an unfair labor practices charge against the agency over a collective bargaining agreement that the union never approved.
Management
Justice IG Tells FBI to Improve Training in Handling of Whistleblowers
Protected disclosures not always honored in program former director Comey lauded.
Nextgov
NSA Pick Will Develop Cyber Retaliation Plans But Don’t Expect Government to Use Them
The other options for deterring cyberattacks aren't much better, though.
Management
7 Requirements for Successfully Managing Government Reform
Public sector transformation can be successful if pursued the right way.
Nextgov
Scammers Are Using Fake IRS Sites To Steal Your Personal Info
They're also spoofing tax preparers' websites, security researchers said.
Route Fifty
Local Officials to FCC: We’re Not the Ones Impeding 5G
A group of mostly mayors encouraged the Federal Communications Commission to refocus its efforts on new broadband investment, instead of preempting their oversight of public rights of way.
Pay & Benefits
Resigning Instead of Retiring
Why some people make what appears to be a curious choice.
Management
State, White House Officials Conspired to Root Out Disloyal Career Workers, Whistleblower Docs Show
Political appointees noted employees’ heritage and previous service, which lawmakers call "extremely disturbing."
Nextgov
Agencies Could Be Graded On More Than FITARA Under New Scorecard
At least one lawmaker wants to transition the scorecard to have a wider focus beyond FITARA but not everyone is ready to move on.
Management
Pentagon Tells Leaders to Talk More With Contractors — and Less to the Public and Press
One day after Air Force leaders severely restricted media contacts, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan encouraged Pentagon officials to engage more with industry.
Route Fifty
Is Your County Elections Clerk Ready for Russian Hackers?
In a decentralized election system with more than 10,000 separate jurisdictions, the onus for security is on local officials.
Defense