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This is my working notebook on AI engineering, strategy, knowledge infrastructure, organizational transformation, and the human systems that determine whether innovation becomes real capability.

The notes range from emerging research questions to practical operating models. Some will become papers, tools, talks, or products. Others are here because thinking improves when it is made visible.

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Air Force Intelligence Office CIO Highlights Significance of Cloud Office Governance

Air Force Intelligence Office CIO Highlights Significance of Cloud Office Governance

Col. Michael Medgyessy, Chief Information Officer of the Air Force Intelligence Office, has predicted cloud office governance to become considerably important in 2024. This forecast is based on the office’s need to access and utilize platforms from various agencies, such as the National Reconnaissance Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and U.S. Space Force. The original article can be found here .

Exploring National Security Risks in Connected Vehicles: Commerce Department Initiates Inquiry

Commerce Department Examines National Security Vulnerabilities in Connected Vehicles

The Department of Commerce initiates the regulatory process to scrutinize the national security issues tethered to foreign adversaries’ information and communications technology and services (ICTS) in connected vehicles (CVs). In doing so, an advance notice of proposed rulemaking has been issued to solicit public input. The Department is keen on intensifying regulations designed to ensure the security of the ICTS supply chain concerning CVs. The original article can be found here .

House AI Task Force Member Kat Cammack on Election Integrity and Digital Liberty

Election Integrity and ‘Digital Liberty:’ Focus Areas for House AI Task Force Member Kat Cammack

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing, and the 2024 election cycle is set to bring America its first real face-to-face encounter with AI—potentially in a negative way, warns Florida Republican and House AI task force member Kat Cammack.

Boosting Global Standards for Emerging Technologies: The Impact of the Senate Bill

Senate Bill Advocates NIST’s Enhanced Contribution to Emerging Tech Standards

In a bid to counter China’s burgeoning influence in defining standards for new technologies, Senators Mark Warner and Marsha Blackburn have initiated legislation urging the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to amp up its efforts in this field.

Deputy Defense Secretary to Assess JADC2 Progress in Upcoming California Visit

Deputy Defense Secretary to Assess JADC2 Progress in Upcoming California Visit

According to Major General Patrick Ryder, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks will embark on a trip to California to observe the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) efforts through Project Convergence Capstone 4. During this trip, the Deputy Secretary will meet with servicemembers and analyze challenges impacting JADC2 implementation across the U.S. Joint Force. The original article can be found here .

Elevating Air Force Data Efficiency: Gen. Jim Slife’s Holistic Approach

Air Force Seeks ‘Holistic Solutions’ For Data Hygiene and AI Harnessing: Insights from Gen. Jim Slife

According to Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Vice Chief of Staff, the Air Force is looking to transition from individual solutions to a more comprehensive approach for improving data hygiene and capitalizing on artificial intelligence (AI).

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