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January 19, 2024
in AI Strategy, Government Technology, Innovation Management
5 min read

AI Talent Needs Durable Product Funding, Not Episodic Enthusiasm

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ difficulty hiring artificial-intelligence talent under uncertain appropriations illustrated a structural contradiction in federal modernization. Leaders can recognize AI as a generational capability, identify important health and benefits applications, and receive new governance mandates—while lacking the durable funding needed to assemble and retain the teams responsible for the work.

This is not simply a human-resources problem. Funding instability changes architecture, acquisition, accountability, and risk.

An agency that cannot sustain internal technical capacity becomes dependent on vendors for the knowledge required to understand its own systems. It may still acquire AI. It loses the ability to act as an intelligent owner.

January 19, 2024
in Government Technology, AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Innovation Management
2 min read

Unlocking Innovation: Strategic Capabilities Office Calls for Deep Learning and Cyber Research Submissions

Strategic Capabilities Office Calls for Research Submissions in Key Technical Areas

The Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) under the Office of the Secretary of Defense has made a significant announcement, calling for research submissions pertinent to five strategic technical areas. This aligns with the current trajectory of the U.S. government in leveraging advanced technologies for national defense. The original article can be found here .

January 18, 2024
in AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Government Technology, Innovation Management
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Advancing Defense Tech: AI-Enabled Valkyrie Drone Foretells the Future of the US Air Force

Redefining Air Combat: Envisioning a Future of AI-Enabled Multi-Drone Operations

Col. Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton paints an enticing view of AI’s future role in military operations. As a seasoned pilot and the chief of AI testing and operations, he sees a future where military commanders could delegate certain missions to autonomous drones.

January 18, 2024
in AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Government Technology, Innovation Management
2 min read

Brad Smith Praises White House’s AI ‘Homework’ Initiative for Accelerating Action

Brad Smith Commends White House’s AI Initiatives: A Proactive Step Towards AI Safety and Security

Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, lauded the White House’s initiatives to explore what companies could achieve in AI safety and security. His remarks came during the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting, casting light on a unique approach adopted by the Biden administration to fast-track AI development and regulation.

January 18, 2024
in AI Strategy, Government Technology, Innovation Management
5 min read

Skills-Based AI Hiring Requires Better Evidence Than a Degree Screen

Removing unnecessary degree requirements from federal artificial-intelligence jobs is both an access reform and a talent reform. Technical competence can be developed through community college, military service, apprenticeships, open-source work, industry experience, self-directed study, and nontraditional training. A four-year degree is an imperfect proxy for whether someone can solve a real agency problem.

But eliminating a weak proxy does not automatically create a strong hiring system. If agencies replace degree screens with résumé keyword searches, self-ratings, vendor certificates, or unstructured interviews, they may widen the applicant pool while preserving inconsistency and bias.

Skills-based hiring succeeds only when government becomes better at observing job-relevant capability directly.

January 18, 2024
in AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Government Technology, Innovation Management
2 min read

Decoding the Responsible AI Executive Order: Insights from Dataminr Government President Dana Barnes

Navigating AI in Government: Insights from Dataminr President Dana Barnes

As AI steadily penetrates governmental operations, its ethical and responsible use is increasingly being spotlighted. Dana Barnes, Dataminr President of Government Business, recently shared insights on the Executive Order on the Responsible Use of AI, expressing his views on future federal AI legislation and more in a conversation with GovCon Wire .

January 18, 2024
in Government Technology, AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Innovation Management
2 min read

Marine Corps Conducts Testing of New Air Defense System Against Unmanned Aerial Threats

In a bid to strengthen their defense capacities, the U.S. Marine Corps recently assessed a preliminary production model of an air defense system, known as MADIS, during a comprehensive live-fire test. This focus aligns with the United States’ commitment to enhance national defense and defense technology capabilities. The original article can be found here .

January 18, 2024
in AI Strategy, Defense Technology, Government Technology, Innovation Management
2 min read

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gensler Sounds Alarm on Risks of Large AI-Fueled Financial Models

SEC Chair Highlights Risks in Large AI-Fueled Financial Models

Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has expressed concerns over the financial sector’s increasing reliance on large AI base models. Gensler’s apprehensions stem particularly from regulators’ lack of oversight power over these models.