49. AI Spotlight: Use Cases in the Department of Defense
Apr 16, 2024
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Explore the AI adoption and challenges in the DoD with insights from CDOs at DARPA and AFR. Learn about AI applications in federal agencies, efficiency and innovation in the DoD, utilizing AI for learning enhancement, and the evolution of digital and AI roles in DoD leadership.
AI adoption and challenges in DoD emphasize efficiency to outpace adversaries.
Cultural shift towards human-centric AI solutions highlights empowerment of public servants.
Deep dives
The Role of AI in Government
AI adoption and challenges within the Department of Defense were discussed in a cross-posted episode from GovExact TV. Conversations focused on translating user experience into policy, cultivating trust and intent culture, and understanding the value of time in mission outcomes. The importance of technology adoption and leveraging AI for efficient processes to outpace adversaries was emphasized.
Addressing Governance and Management Challenges
The National Academy of Public Administration highlighted grand challenges in public administration, emphasizing the need for effective collaboration across sectors to address critical issues. Challenges in governance and management were explored to enhance democracy, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, and technological changes. The goal is to inspire trust in government by undertaking significant challenges collectively.
AI Applications in the Department of Defense
The podcast episode featured key figures like the Director of Mission Services at DARPA and the Acting Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions at the Department of Defense. Discussions revolved around accelerating acquisition processes through AI utilization, considering end-user needs, enhancing user experience in policy development, and integrating AI to improve operational efficiencies.
Cultural Transformation and Empowering Public Servants
A cultural shift towards intentionality in technology adoption and human-centric AI solutions was emphasized. Leaders highlighted the importance of empowering public servants through reduced toil, increased curiosity, and purposeful use of AI to make government processes more efficient. The episode underscored the value of including diverse perspectives, upskilling through AI tools, and promoting a curiosity-driven approach to technology integration.
Season 3, Episode 49. In this special episode of All Quiet, Tyler joins Alexis Bonnell (CIO and Director of the Digital Capabilities Directorate, Department of the USAF), Bonnie Evangelista (Acting Chief Digital and AI Officer for Acquisitions, DoD), Jason Preisser (Director of Mission Services Officer, DARPA), and George Jackson (VP of Events, GovExec) for GovExec’s AI Spotlight webinar series. This episode highlights the DoD's role in the emerging AI landscape in government and some of the ways AI is already being utilized in their work and mission activities.
What’s Happening on the Second Front:
AI Adoption and Technological Challenges in the DoD