Frank Whitworth

Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, discusses how AI is revolutionizing intelligence operations. He emphasizes the importance of effective technology use for national security, highlighting AI's role in imagery analysis and object detection. The collaboration between NGA and the U.S. Space Force is reshaping intelligence strategies, as operations extend from terrestrial to space. Whitworth also reveals how the agency is pivoting towards drug trafficking intelligence, integrating lessons from counterterrorism with cutting-edge technology.