Defense Mavericks

AI Spotlight: Use Cases in the Department of Defense

Jun 11, 2024

Explore AI's transformative potential in defense with Tyler Sweatt, Jason Preisser, and Alexis Bonnell. Topics include increasing acquisition speed, governance as currency, integrating AI at scale, and the DoD guiding industry. Discover how AI can revolutionize defense if embraced.

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Alexis Bonnell

Jason Preisser

Tyler Sweatt

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Quick takeaways

The DoD is focusing on cultural shifts to leverage AI capabilities.

DARPA aims to streamline business processes using AI to increase velocity.

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AI's impact on DOD mission and personnel

AI introduces a new approach to knowledge utilization within the Department of Defense, enabling personnel to engage with information at a faster pace and with greater curiosity. This shift emphasizes the importance of leveraging AI to outpace adversaries and emphasizes the significance of aligning AI technology with mission objectives and operational needs. By encouraging a culture of curiosity and emphasizing the practical benefits of AI on everyday tasks, DOD aims to empower its workforce to navigate a rapidly evolving information landscape.

Intro

3min

Leveraging AI for Streamlining National Security Research Contracts

4min

Shifting Mindsets and Synchronization Challenges in Defense Organizations

3min

Optimizing Time and Efficiency in the Department of Defense

11min

Exploring the Use of AI to Identify Knowledge Gaps and Facilitate Learning

3min

Importance of Data in Department of Defense Operations

8min

This week, Bonnie joins the GovExec’s AI Spotlight Series hosted by George Jackson for a roundtable discussion on the DoD’s role in AI with Tyler Sweatt from Second Front Systems, Jason Preisser from DARPA, and Alexis Bonnell from AFRL. Together, they explore the transformative potential of AI, focusing on AI adoption, process innovation, and the cultural shifts that need to happen within the DoD to leverage AI capabilities. Tune in for an insightful conversation on how AI can revolutionize the defense space, if we let it.

TIMESTAMPS:

(4:25) How do we increase acquisition speed?

(6:02) The unsexy reality of government’s use of AI

(8:49) Why the department still operates from an industrial age approach

(12:13) How to cheat time in procurement

(18:10) Why we need to focus on governance and attention as a currency

(20:05) Three key decision-making traits to push innovation forward

(27:22) Integrating AI with mission and people at scale

(30:20) Why the DoD needs to guide industry

LINKS:

Follow Bonnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-evangelista-520747231/

Follow Tyler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylersweatt/