Fed Gov Today Mission Possible: The CIA’s AI Breakthrough and the End of the Old IT Playbook
Jun 22, 2025
Linnea Jones, Chief Information Officer at the CIA, and Claire Martirana, former Federal Chief Information Officer, dive into how the CIA is revolutionizing its operations through AI and cloud technology. They discuss the agency's strategic shift to active AI deployment, enhancing efficiency in tackling modern threats. The conversation also addresses the critical need for faster innovation in government, the challenges of bureaucratic processes like ATO, and the role of data as a key enabler in fostering collaboration and improving national security.
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CIA's Broad AI Deployment
- CIA is deploying AI broadly across the organization beyond just analysts and missions.
- They use AI in finance, cybersecurity, HR, and other functions to speed up tasks and solve complex problems.
Cloud Foundation Enables AI
- CIA's cloud infrastructure built over five years underpins its AI capabilities.
- Cloud provides the computational power and storage necessary to deploy AI models effectively.
Begin with Small AI Use Cases
- Start AI initiatives with small, manageable use cases before scaling.
- Collaborate internally and with industry partners to expand AI adoption thoughtfully.