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2024

US Pacific Commander Pushes for AI to Differentiate Chinese Military Exercises from Invasion

Adm. Sam Paparo Advocates for AI Analysis in Discerning Chinese Military Actions

The escalating scale and realism of Chinese wargames has raised concerns in global defense circles. Adm. Sam Paparo asserts that the conventional intelligence “indications and warning” systems are ill-equipped to differentiate between a practice exercise and a potential invasion. He suggests capitalizing on artificial intelligence (AI), leveraging data from surveillance drones for analysis.

USPTO Releases Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions

USPTO Releases Guidance on Patenting AI-Assisted Inventions

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), under the Department of Commerce, has issued guidelines determining the patentability of creations assisted by artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Kathi Vidal, Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO, clarified that AI-assisted inventions are not categorically non-patentable, but a substantial human contribution to the invention is necessary for patent protection.

How Government Contractors Can Harness the Power of Artificial Intelligence

Utilizing AI in the Jobs To Be Done Framework for Client Engagement

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly enrich the use of the Jobs to Be Done (JTBD) framework for engaging with clients. Using AI technologies, companies can gain profound insights into client preferences, thus enabling more effective services and interactions.

In-Q-Tel: Bridging the Gap between Department of Defense and Start-ups

In-Q-Tel: Bridging the Gap between Department of Defense and Start-ups

Barry Leffew, the vice-president of the government platform accelerator at In-Q-Tel, sheds light on the company’s prime investment interests. He identifies cybersecurity, enterprise technology, space, lightweight energy sources, and biotechnology as top focus areas for the company.

OSTP Releases Updated List of Critical and Emerging Technologies; Stephen Welby Highlights Technological Leadership

OSTP Releases Updated List of Critical and Emerging Technologies

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released an updated list of critical and emerging technologies (CET) deemed vital to U.S. national security. This list was developed through a coordinated process involving the National Science and Technology Council and the National Security Council. The original article can be found here.

Power Struggle: US versus China in AI Dominance – Empowered Edge vs. Centralization Trap

Centralization Trap: The Balance of AI in Military Operations

The lure of using artificial intelligence (AI) to orchestrate military operations from a centralized control center might be appealing, but experts caution against it. They argue that in the chaotic landscape of warfare, AI’s best use lies in the empowerment of decentralized initiative, a realm where the democratic West may have an advantage.

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