NASA Transforms Agency Culture to Harness AI for Next-Generation Space Missions
Krista Kinnard, Deputy CAIO, NASA
Artificial intelligence has become a critical enabler across NASA. Deputy CAIO Krista Kinnard discussed its impact on engineers using “text-to-structure” capabilities, the design for stronger spacecraft components, program managers optimizing complex schedules and HR teams streamlining operations.
NASA’s approach to AI represents a cultural shift from the agency’s historically siloed structure to one emphasizing cross-pollination and collaboration. Kinnard explained how the agency consolidating its AI infrastructure across all 10 NASA field centers nationwide.
She also discussed how NASA is forming partnerships with industry, academia and emerging AI startups to stay at the forefront of innovation.
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Krista Kinnard Deputy CAIO NASA
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