Artificial Intelligence

NIST Asks for Input on Emerging Tech Trends and Risks for Congressional Study

Topics of interest include artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, autonomous delivery technologies—and more

  • By Brandi Vincent

Homeland Security Looking For Ideas on AI, Biological Surveillance

The Department of Homeland Security released a pre-solicitation for several innovative development projects.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

DIU Issues Step-by-Step Guide for Defense Stakeholders to ‘Responsibly’ Use AI

The framework is meant to promote transparency and accelerate the Pentagon’s adoption of trustworthy commercial technologies.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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How Inter-Annotator Agreement Drives Confidence in Federal AI

With IAA, Agencies Can Measure and Monitor AI Capabilities

  • Presented by Accenture

DHS Researching Public Perception of Facial Recognition and AI Use 

The Department of Homeland Security is collecting privacy concerns as critics fight to ban facial recognition outright. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Joint Chiefs’ Information Officer: U.S. Is Behind on Information Warfare. AI Can Help

Concerns mount about how quickly the Pentagon can respond to global influence campaigns.

  • By Patrick Tucker

Former CYBERCOM Leader Urges Collective Defense Against Cyber Threats

Retired general Keith Alexander suggested a collective defense posture.

  • By Patience Wait

Lawmakers Push DOD to Share its Data to Help U.S. Make AI Gains

New legislation to pilot easy-access data libraries could be included in the fiscal 2022 NDAA.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Defense AI Efforts Hinge on Strong Data Environments

JAIC Director Lt. Gen. Michael Groen spoke about the department’s current efforts to implement artificial intelligence and incorporate more sophisticated software into DOD’s daily operations.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

How to Help Mars Robots With Their Missions

NASA would like everyone to pitch in.

  • By John Breeden II

EEOC Launches Initiative to Ensure AI Doesn’t Exacerbate Civil Rights Issues

The new program looks to educate employers and employees about how algorithms are used in hiring and other employment decisions.

  • By Aaron Boyd

Presidential Advisers Recommend Agencies Invest in Automating Software Assurance

The National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee is about to meet with senior cybersecurity officials from the White House on the issue.

  • By Mariam Baksh
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When Words Matter

How ‘transfer learning’ can supercharge natural language processing in government

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DISA Moves to Combat Intensifying Cyber Threats with Artificial Intelligence

As part of its pursuit, the agency is forming an Office of the Chief Data Officer.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Inside the Air Force Training Program that Will Pit Human Pilots Against AI

The work could lead to a new era of human and technology teaming.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration

Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.

  • By Patrick Tucker

DOD Searches for a Responsible AI Lead as the Conflict Landscape Evolves 

Alka Patel, the Pentagon’s first ethical AI expert, left for the private sector.

  • By Brandi Vincent

To Make the Most of Exoskeletons, Training Really Matters

With practice, wearers might forget they're getting help.

  • By Taylor Kubota, Futurity

Experts Call for a U.S. National Technology Strategy as Competition Heats Up with China

There’s much to be considered as ‘what could be one of the most disruptive periods in human history’ approaches.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Bill Would Block Contractors from Selling Data Harvested with AI Tools to Third Parties

A bipartisan proposal would also clarify that the government ultimately owns the data collected by federal contractors and their artificial intelligence systems. 

  • By Alexandra Kelley

Biden’s Defense Nominees Push for Countering Cyber Threats and China’s Tech Progress

The department is rethinking operations amid the changing conflict landscape.

  • By Brandi Vincent

IRS Should Prioritize Auditing and Customer Service Modernization, Former Officials Say

Machine learning could be used to better serve taxpayers and help close the tax gap, they said.

  • By Alexandra Kelley

US Army to Stage Largest Robot Tank Experiment Ever

Its lessons will inform the Army’s next-gen-unmanned-vehicles plan to ask tech firms to deliver the brains and established firms to deliver the wheels.

  • By Patrick Tucker