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An AI Expert Explains Why It’s Hard to Give Computers Something You Take for Granted: Common Sense
Common sense includes an intuitive understanding of basic physics – something computers lack.
Artificial Intelligence
AI Research Infrastructure Task Force Needs Input on ‘Democratizing’ Resources
The group is developing an implementation plan for how the U.S. could increase access to artificial intelligence research resources.
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How Turning to a Digital Workforce Is Government’s Path from Legacy IT to IT Transformation
Digital workers can address most automatable tasks at an agency.
Artificial Intelligence
NSA, DOD Watchdogs Partner to Complete Joint Evaluation of Certain Federal AI Use
It comes after a previous assessment was terminated.
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How to Lessen the Burden of Freedom of Information Act Requests
It is essential to lessen the FOIA burden on government agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
NIST Prioritizes External Input in Development of AI Risk Management Framework
The agency is engaging stakeholders in the process through multiple venues.
Artificial Intelligence
NSF Adds 11 New AI Research Institutes to Its Collaborative, Nationwide Network
Top thinkers across multiple sectors are set to jointly engage with the evolving technology.
Artificial Intelligence
DHS Tech Directorate Sets Goals to Guide Risk-Aware Artificial Intelligence Use
It’s meant to complement the department’s broader enterprise strategy and could prove helpful to other agencies.
Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers Propose OMB-Led AI Training Program for Government Buyers
The program would train procurement officials about artificial intelligence as a technology and its risks.
Artificial Intelligence
Senators Introduce Bill to Help Agencies Counter Deepfakes and Deceptive Media
The proposal would create a Department of Homeland Security-led task force to pinpoint technologies useful to trace content back to inception.
Artificial Intelligence
How AI Is Revealing the Secrets of Iran’s Nascent Centrifuge Factory
Satellites can’t directly observe the underground facility, but analysis of its surroundings yields a progress report.
Artificial Intelligence
SOCOM Members Got an All-Star Crash Course in AI
Over a unique six-week course, participants met virtually with tech leaders to talk about AI's future.
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Why People End Up Mad When AI Flags Toxic Speech
Facebook says its artificial intelligence models identified and pulled down 27 million pieces of hate speech in the final three months of 2020.
Artificial Intelligence
Researchers Create Drone Swarms That Can Detect Gas Leaks, Other Threats
A new algorithm called “Sniffy Bug” shows how tiny drones will do dangerous work even in areas where they can’t use GPS.
Artificial Intelligence
Firm Offers Tips on Eliminating Bias and Other Risks When Deploying Analytics Models
Government leaders are “appropriately” wary of implementing models they don’t understand, a senior expert explained.
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Avoid These 5 Common Data Pitfalls to Maximize the Impact of an Analytics Program
Leveraging data is incredibly hard.
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AI Teaches a Robot How to Learn to Walk
The system allows legged robots to adapt to their environment by exploring and interacting with the world.
Artificial Intelligence
Billions in AI Investments and a New Deterrence Strategy Coming, SecDef Says
The Defense Secretary committed $1.5 billion over five years to the Pentagon’s artificial intelligence hub.
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This New AI Architecture Could Transform the Government
Neuromorphic computing has a long way to go but could help the government respond to a multitude of situations with greater ease, speed and sophistication.
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