Radha Plumb

Radha Plum, the Pentagon's Chief Digital and AI Officer, shares her insights on the military's evolving relationship with AI. She discusses the delicate balance tech developers must maintain when collaborating with the military, focusing on enhancing efficiency without compromising ethical standards. The conversation touches on the moral implications of using generative AI in military strategies and the challenges surrounding autonomous decision-making in combat, all while striving to keep human safety at the forefront.

Pentagon's AI chief Radha Plumb dives into the future of war, discussing the U.S. military's innovative AI overhaul and its ethical implications. She contrasts American strategies with China's ambitious advances in AI technology. Technology reporter Mohar Chatterjee raises critical questions on the use of autonomous drones and regulatory challenges. They also explore the necessity of public-private collaboration for military AI enhancement and the importance of a global consensus on ethical standards in warfare.

Dr. Radha Plumb, DOD Chief Digital and AI Officer, discusses Open DAGIR initiative connecting DOD end-users with software solutions. Topics include AI implementation challenges, metrics of success, Open Dagger initiative, acquisition and scalability in DOD operations, intersections of Replicator, Guide, and Autonomy initiatives, and data infrastructure investments at the DOD.