Defense Mavericks

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are re-joined by Author and Consultant JL Hancock for another riveting discussion about his work in emerging technologies and the future of autonomous robotics. JL shares the importance of identifying a project’s vision, and how it often means the difference between an idea and the end result. Stay tuned to hear more about the future of autonomy through decision-making, and the rubric that is used to assess the scale of autonomy in these capabilities. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Tune in for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a thought-provoking conversation with Amy Hamilton, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor for Policy and Programs at the U.S. Department of Energy. Amy shared with us what she is most excited to see being achieved with AI in the world of cybersecurity, and why the regulation of these emerging technologies will be the best way for us to navigate them as they continue to develop. Stay tuned to hear more about why she believes it’s important to embrace the potential that these capabilities have as tools to aid us in our everyday endeavors. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a fascinating discussion with Samuel Bendett, Researcher at the Center of Naval Analytics. As a policy expert, Samuel’s work with the CNA allows him to examine the development of emerging technologies within the Russian military and civilian environment. Stay tuned to learn more about the security and technology tools that are rapidly unfolding as a result of the educational and political landscape, and the process his team is using to collect information as new developments emerge. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Rob Albritton, Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Practice and oLabs Lead of Octo. Rob discussed his work with oLabs and its AI innovation center, and its mission to inspire their team to innovate at the highest level. Stay tuned to learn more about their process for evaluating and creating this technology, the challenges Rob and his team face when acquiring applicable data, and why he believes operational AI is imperative for the future of the defense space. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today to hear an enlightening discussion with Dr. Lynne Parker, Associate Vice Chancellor and Director of the AI Tennessee Initiative at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Parker’s lifelong curiosity within the AI space continues to inspire her to engage with students at all levels across government and academia. As a leader in this field, she has been at the forefront of countless breakthroughs, and shares just how imperative it is to have a thorough understanding of these capabilities. Listen in to hear more about her journey into research and policy-making, and what excites her most about the future of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.  CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, where we sat down with Jack Pan, CEO of Ocean Motion Technologies. Jack’s work with Ocean Motion supports small scale off-grid ocean wave energy devices; tools that have been extremely impactful in the defense space. He shared with us the immense difficulties that innovators face within the ocean technology field, and how organizations like his are working to create more efficient—and waterproof—resources for underwater data and research collection. Ocean Motion's website: www.oceanmotion.tech Ocean Motion’s Outreach blog: https://medium.com/ocean-motion-tech-blog Jack Pan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackpaninfo OMT: https://twitter.com/OceanMotionTech CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, to hear a conversation with former Special Assistant to the Deputy Director of National Intelligence, John Brennan about his experience with the implementation of AI and emerging technology within government and industry. John discussed his work enabling these capabilities and equipping them with their necessary objectives, and what foundational principles are needed to work alongside them and support problem-solving and strategy implementation. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On today’s episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we are joined by Rob Slaughter, CEO and Culture Executive Officer of Defense Unicorns. Rob sat down with us to discuss his expansive career in software development within both government and industry, and how he was inspired to modernize the digital culture of the department to accommodate its rapidly-evolving atmosphere. Stay tuned to hear more about his mission to establish Defense Unicorns’ core values within the software development space, and its plans to overcome cultural barriers in order to move the needle in the right direction. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

On this episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, we sat down with Eric Jimenez of the Naval Postgraduate School. Eric’s time with the NPS has exposed him to the many uses and implementations of AI, and what measures should be taken in order to reap its benefits. Listen in as he discussed the importance of providing these new technologies with clear and concise mission statements, and how the department plans to do it. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/

Join us for another episode of AI Proficiency: Turning Tomorrow into Today, as we are joined by Arun Majumdar, CEO and Co-Founder of Permion.AI. Arun’s background in early software writing and coding served as a fascinating catalyst for his current work specializing in data-oriented computing. Listen in as he discusses the biggest changes he’s witnessed throughout the steady evolution of AI and computer systems, and why he believes it's important to apply a data-oriented approach to the next era in emerging technology. CDAO: https://www.ai.mil/ Tradewind AI: https://www.tradewindai.com/ ATARC: https://atarc.org/