The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast

FILE 015 - Spies Supercharged: Talking AI and Digital Innovation at CIA

Mar 28, 2024

Deputy Director for Digital Innovation and Chief AI Officer from CIA discuss how technology is shaping espionage in the 21st century. They delve into AI strategies, ethical considerations, leadership in national security, and collaborations for AI innovation. They also explore spy themes, CIA traditions, and recruitment efforts at events like South by Southwest.

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Lakshmi Raman

Juliane Gallina

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Quick takeaways

CIA integrates technology into spycraft through cyber operations and IT within the Directorate of Digital Innovation.

CIA's AI strategy aligns with national initiatives, emphasizing intelligence, mission enablement, and governance.

Deep dives

The Role of Digital Innovation at CIA and the Implementation of AI Technology

CIA's Deputy Director for Digital Innovation explains the establishment of the Directorate of Digital Innovation in 2015, aimed at integrating technology into intelligence analysis. The Directorate includes functions like cyber operations and IT. The agency's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer discusses the AI strategy focused on intelligence, mission enablement, and governance, aligning with national initiatives.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Digital Innovation and AI Strategy at CIA

4min

Journey, Leadership, and AI in National Security

25min

Advancing AI Innovation Through Collaboration

8min

Exploring Spy Characters and Themes of Sacrifice

2min

Historical Espionage, CIA Traditions, and Promotions at South by Southwest

2min

As part of The Langley Files’ ongoing focus on tech at CIA, Dee and Walter sit down with CIA’s Deputy Director for Digital Innovation, Juliane Gallina, and CIA’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Lakshmi Raman, to talk about the ones and zeros of spycraft in the 21st century, and how CIA is applying the latest in digital technology to help protect America from threats around the world.

Want to dive deeper into today’s episode? Here's a look into more of Langley's (unclassified) files:

CIA Names Juliane Gallina as Deputy Director for Digital Innovation

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Do you think you have what it takes to join a team of world-class experts in digital innovation and artificial intelligence? Check out CIA’s career offerings here.

In the private sector and have a tech idea to share with CIA? https://www.cia.gov/tech/

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The Langley Files: CIA's Podcast

FILE 015 - Spies Supercharged: Talking AI and Digital Innovation at CIA

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Role of Digital Innovation at CIA and the Implementation of AI Technology

Career Trajectories and Leadership in the CIA

Ethical Implementation and Legal Considerations of AI Technology at CIA

Wellness and Culture at CIA, Reflections on Industry Experience

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts