Artificial Intelligence

The U.S. Air Force’s Next AI Project is About to Kick Into High Gear

Dubbed Data to Decision, it aims to fuse just about every potential source of information.

Artificial Intelligence

'Wouldn’t It Be Great If We Could Shoot Someone in the Face at 200 Kilometers?'

What the U.S. Air Force wants out of artificial intelligence — and an exclusive look into its next project to fuse everything.

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Threat Hunting and Defensive Tools Government Could Use

New tech designed for cyber defense could help the government make up for lack of personnel.

Artificial Intelligence

How Fake Data Can Help the Pentagon Track Rogue Weapons

The Air Force Research Laboratory bought software that trains machine-learning tools to spot groups amassing biological, nuclear and chemical weapons.

Artificial Intelligence

The Case Against Understanding Why AI Makes Decisions

Not everyone wants to open the "black box" of artificial intelligence.

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7 Skills Federal Cyber Pros Need to Know

The role of the cyber professional is evolving.

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A Shutdown Smorgasbord for Tired Techies

Amazon's turning to artificial intelligence to get rid of store lines while YouTube is still tuning its algorithms to flag objectionsable content.

Artificial Intelligence

The Robots of 2018 Are iPads on Wheels

Information robots took over the robot section of CES 2018.

Artificial Intelligence

A Popular Algorithm Is No Better at Predicting Crimes Than Random People

The COMPAS tool is widely used to assess a defendant’s risk of committing more crimes, but a new study puts its usefulness into perspective.

Artificial Intelligence

Despite Progress, Social Platforms Still Not Terrorist-Proof

Lawmakers grilled Facebook, YouTube and Twitter over their efforts to block extremist content on their platforms.

Artificial Intelligence

IARPA Wants to Use Machine Learning to Help Prevent Terrorist Attacks

Automated video monitoring could also help detect threats more efficiently than human operators.

Artificial Intelligence

How the (Likely) Next NSA/CYBERCOM Chief Wants to Enlist AI

A look at Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone’s public statements about artificial intelligence, offense, and defense.

Artificial Intelligence

Trump's Pick for NSA/CyberCom Chief Wants to Enlist AI For Cyber Offense

A look at Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone’s public statements about artificial intelligence, offense, and defense.