Ideas
Russia’s Artificial Intelligence Boom May Not Survive the War
Sanctions and brain drain have had a massive impact on the high-tech economy, and the effects may linger for years.
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New Tech Budget Request is the Defense Department’s Largest Ever
Pursuing China, the Pentagon aims to bump spending for artificial intelligence and 5G.
Ideas
To Get Better at AI, Get Better at Finding AI Talent
The military branches need to coordinate on goals and means of cultivating people who can advance the use of artificial intelligence.
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AI Could Match 'Fingerprints' of Texts To Their Authors, Under New Intelligence Program
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity takes aim at a capability that might one day help fight disinformation and human trafficking.
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The Near Future of Military Autonomy Isn’t Robotanks, But ‘Microservices’
Instead of commanding killer robots, most troops will get helping hands from things like driving assistance software.
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New Operating System Aims to Speed AI to the Battlefield
The project is part of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s 8-month-old AI and Data Accelerator.
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Autonomous Black Hawk Tests Will Pave the Way For Future Unmanned Missions
Software once designed to be a digital co-pilot is taking the wheel.
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DOD Debuts Office to Help It 'Move Faster' on Artificial Intelligence
Two memos clarify the goals of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, which was created to coordinate AI efforts across DOD.
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New Report Offers Glimpse Of How AI Will Remake Spywork
AI could accelerate intelligence use, if the government can get out of the way, new report says
Policy
Project Maven Shows Need for Better Acquisition Policies, DOD Watchdog Finds
The Air Force's AI project moved fast. One of its lessons is the need for better acquisition policies and documentation.
Science & Tech
2021 Top Ten: Tech
Along with AI and JADC2, the year's top tech stories include the Army's December announcement of a vaccine that covers all possible COVID variants.
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This Army Reservist’s Formula Predicts the Inside Layout of Buildings from Satellite Photos
The ability to predict the placement of stairs, rooms, etc., could be a big help to tactical teams.
Ideas
A To-Do List for the Pentagon’s New AI Chief
As three AI-related agencies prepare to merge, there is a chance for a fresh start—and a better approach to competing with China.
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This Air Force Targeting AI Thought It Had a 90% Success Rate. It Was More Like 25%
Too little of the right kind of data can throw off target algorithms. But try telling the algorithm that.
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DHS Reveals Next Research Interests
The Department of Homeland Security wants industry comment on AI, biohazard tracking, and more.
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Joint Chiefs’ Information Officer: US is Behind On Information Warfare. AI Can Help
Concerns mount about how quickly the Pentagon can respond to global influence campaigns.
Policy
Lawmakers Push DOD to Share its Data to Help U.S. Make AI Gains
New legislation to pilot easy-access data libraries could be included in the fiscal 2022 NDAA.
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Pentagon AI Chief Responds to USAF Software Leader Who Quit in Frustration
Lt. Gen. Groen concedes culture must change, but says faster development is already on the way.
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