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Overview

Panelists discussed the various applications of artificial intelligence (AI) within industry, government, and academia, including the foundational aspects of AI, how technology develops from here, and what is coming next. Speakers discussed how the United States may use these emerging technologies through human/machine partnership to drive national security missions and stay ahead of adversaries.

Summary

Discussion covered the challenges and opportunities associated with the development and implementation of AI in various arenas. Some of the current challenges include open data, the shift in science and technology towards adaptation, and the reliance on information technology (IT) professionals. Panelists emphasized the importance of understanding what is foundational to AI, how the technology will develop further, and what is coming next.

Speakers discussed where U.S. adversaries’ AI capabilities stand. One panelist noted that China is catching up to the United States at a rapid pace, as Beijing is showing more of a willingness to field systems before their competitors. While the United States has substantial advantages in AI, complacency will only serve to accelerate the gaps between U.S. and foreign capabilities.

Applications for Artificial IntelligenceBreakout Session

Panelists

• Dr. Matt Gaston, Director, SEI Emerging Technology Center, Carnegie Mellon University• E.P Matthews, Chief of End User Services, DIA• Jason Matheny, Founding Director, Center for Security & Emerging Technology• Brett Vaughan, AI Portfolio Lead, Office of Naval Research • Terry Roberts, Founder & CEO, Whitehawk (moderator)

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EVENT RECAP

• AI is more broadly discussed across government, industry and academia than any other emerging technology.

• We are a risk adverse culture—in order to succeed in the intelligence field, we must embrace failure, and learn from it.

• There are four dynamic forces in place within AI: scale, speed, strategic coherence, and strategic power for knowledge.

• There is more value in shared talent, data, and innovations than there is in any specific information.

Key Takeaways:

• The United States must invest in more R&D in critical spheres like AI and machine learning. • The United States must attract and retain the world’s best technological talent.• Developers must make a series of shifts in development and delivery to effectively adopt

AI technologies and adapt them to their needs. • To make effective use of AI, the IT workforce must focus increasingly on core infrastructure,

analytics, and visualizations.

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