Capitology Blog

The internet has brought immense connectivity, but it has also presented many dangers, including distribution of child sexual abuse content. In response, professionals are innovating cybersecurity protections for children online.

The infinite expanse of space is increasingly intertwined with our daily lives, from GPS navigation to weather forecasting to satellite communications. As our reliance on space-based technologies grows, the U.S. government is grappling with a critical question: should space be designated as a critical infrastructure? 

The future of every industry is inextricably linked to data. From optimizing ad campaigns to predicting market trends, data science is the magic wand behind the curtain, and the demand for skilled professionals is exploding. With projected growth of 35% between 2022 and 2032, it's no wonder why aspiring analysts, mathematicians, and programming enthusiasts are setting their sights on a career in data science.

Climate change is no longer a distant threat, it's a pressing reality impacting our planet and future. From extreme weather events and rising sea levels to disrupted ecosystems and resource scarcity, the consequences are undeniable. To combat these challenges, climate tech emerges as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions to mitigate climate change and build a more sustainable future.

Air Force and commercial pilots are learning how VR and AI can help train pilots. Interactive virtual reality flight training programs like Project Fusion and Capitol Tech’s upcoming simulator help meet the field’s growing demands.

The rapid emergence of artificial intelligence is disrupting supply chains –– in a good way. Through complex calculations and advanced natural language processing, AI is allowing organizations to analyze massive amounts of historical data from a variety of operational sources more quickly and accurately than ever before.

The internet's insatiable appetite for data is causing an energy crisis of its own. Data centers, the humming behemoths behind every Google search and Netflix stream are guzzling electricity at an alarming rate. Microsoft, recognizing this growing power crunch, is leading the charge toward a radical solution: powering data centers with small nuclear reactors (SMRs).

Women in space exploration continually break through historic barriers. A recent study on female astronauts of spacewalks demonstrated that women excel in this work, underscoring the importance of diversity in space missions.

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election promises to be a fascinating intersection of politics and technology, with the two deeply intertwined in ways we haven't fully seen before. Of significant importance is where both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as their leading candidates, stand on the most pressing issues facing technology and its users. 

Artificial intelligence has the potential to make great advancements in medicine and patient care. Researchers and doctors are now using AI to improve healthcare in myriad ways including employing AI in precision medicine.