How AI and Data Are Shaping the Future of the Coast Guard
Deputy CIO Brian Campo is focusing on AI efficiency, learning from peers and simplifying regulations for the maritime community.
The Coast Guard is pursuing artificial intelligence via data analytics to enhance its diverse missions, USCG Deputy CIO and Chief Data and AI Officer Brian Campo told GovCIO Media & Research during Sea-Air-Space 2025.
Campo says that the Coast Guard is learning lessons from other military branches and DHS components to adopt a “fast follower” approach to AI. Campo emphasizes the synergy between his dual roles, allowing for a streamlined approach to implementing data-driven AI solutions.
Despite budgetary constraints, the Coast Guard is using AI and automation to improve efficiencies, Campo says. He also says that the Coast Guard is focusing on using AI to simplify and make marine regulations more accessible to mariners and other in the maritime domain.
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Brian Campo Deputy CIO and Chief Data and AI Officer Coast Guard
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