The Future of AI at the Defense Department
To maintain its competitive edge, the Defense Department is exploring artificial intelligence across the enterprise. DOD is using AI to enhance its mission via better data use, decision advantage and furthering Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control.
Learn more about:
- The Defense Department’s artificial intelligence adoption strategic goals.
- What’s next in Pentagon’s emerging tech plans.
- The Navy’s AI-enabled unmanned fleet.
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Amanda Bullock AI Lead, Air Force Research Laboratory -
Jaime Fitzgibbon AI/ML Program Manager, Defense Innovation Unit -
Angel Phaneuf CISO, Army Software Factory -
William Streilein CTO, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, DOD -
Rear Adm. Stephen Tedford Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, U.S. Navy -
Christopher Yates Principal Chief Architect, Red Hat
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