AI Augmented Analysts: Revolutionizing Intelligence Gathering

The podcast explores the potential of AI in revolutionizing intelligence gathering and national security. The introduction highlights the misconception that intelligence work is solely about swashbuckling spies and emphasizes the desk work involved. The guests discuss their paper, 'Day in the Life of an AI Augmented Analyst,' which explores the impact of machine-human teaming on intelligence work. They introduce 'Alice,' an augmented AI tool that assists analysts by providing information, conducting searches, and categorizing documents. The podcast explains how AI can handle the exponentially growing volume of data, assist in communication with foreign partners, and uncover patterns of disinformation from adversaries.