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Defense
Wearable tech and data analytics pair with human coaches and athletes for the 2024 DOD Warrior Games
As impressive as the technology is, it works best when paired with knowledgeable human coaches.
Artificial Intelligence
Human performance tech with AI assists athletes in the 2024 DOD warrior games
This was the first time that wearable technology and artificial intelligence also took the field to assist some of the competitors.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s astronauts return after a year living on simulated Mars
Everything about the mission was conducted to simulate an actual Martian environment.
Cybersecurity
Closeup on an attack: Why rural hospitals need extra cybersecurity help
In addition to weaker cybersecurity protections, another concern is the oversized impact that the loss, even temporarily, of a rural hospital has on the people who live in the area.
Artificial Intelligence
Allied troops, drones and AI are already fighting in simulated Ukrainian environments
Pitched battles are taking place in highly realistic but virtualized spaces.
Artificial Intelligence
Feds beware: New studies demonstrate key AI shortcomings
Recent studies have started to show that there are serious downsides when it comes to such programs’ ability to produce secure code.
Artificial Intelligence
How can feds evaluate the effectiveness of different AIs for various government tasks?
If you work with them enough, AI models almost start to seem like people, with each one having a specific set of strengths, weaknesses and quirks.
Artificial Intelligence
Former DHS AI official comments on new extinction-level event study
The study from Gladstone AI warns that the day when such technologies are capable of ending all human life is closer than people think.
Digital Government
NASA releases first official scientifically focused tabletop roleplaying adventure
The module’s creator wanted to build a role-playing adventure that blended traditional gaming elements with the kinds of science and education that NASA projects are well-known for having.
Artificial Intelligence
How to prompt better responses from private, federal ChatGPTs
Problems with mini-GPTs often come down to poor prompt engineering when they were originally created.
Artificial Intelligence
Examining some places where AI has already been deployed within the military
There are a few areas where these efforts, even if they are far from the frontlines, are starting to prove their value.
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Artificial Intelligence
Adding generative AI to wargame training can improve realism, but not without risk
The next big move may be to make military simulations smarter, specifically by adding advanced AI so that the simulated adversaries can offer better challenges.
Cybersecurity
NCA celebrates National Data Privacy Week while CISA eyes new cybersecurity guidelines
The week’s themes reflect a new era where everything is interconnected and new threats like artificial intelligence are poised to make a big impact on cybersecurity.
Artificial Intelligence
New Google tool lets budding generative AI scientists practice their prompting
Generative AI has the potential to solve a lot of problems, but needs to be properly directed to do so.
Ideas
How feds can create their own mini Chat GPT AI assistants
COMMENTARY | Configuring a mini-GPT can be a highly effective way to harness the awesome power of this new technology while mitigating many of the risks associated with generative AI.
Artificial Intelligence
DARPA’s massive defensive AI challenge begins in December
The original announcement of the AIxCC challenge — and its millions in prize money — made waves at Black Hat 2023.
Ideas
New purpose-designed chips poised to boost generative AI development
Ethical use and computing power are two of the top concerns in getting AI into government service.
Emerging Tech
NASA celebrates winners of second MarsXR virtual reality astronaut training competition
Most of the winning scenarios enabled players to be scored like in a video game based on their crew’s effectiveness in completing each challenge.
Artificial Intelligence
AI concerns continue as governments look for the right mix of regulations and protections
The technology is starting to rack up an impressive portfolio of success stories, but there could be dangers and downsides as well.
