Artificial Intelligence
Could the Pentagon Use a Little ChatGPT?
The Air Force’s top tech leader said the AI technology, or something like it, could help “rapidly pull together information” such as figuring out who’s in charge of an organization.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD’s Cyber Mission Depends on Skilled Workforce, Streamlined Tech, Officials Say
As the Pentagon works to implement zero trust architecture and a forthcoming national cybersecurity strategy, DOD components are moving to prioritize international partnerships, streamline tech capabilities and enhance recruitment and training initiatives to meet current needs.
Artificial Intelligence
DOD Official: AI and Autonomy Are Critical to the Future of War
The Pentagon is working to prioritize the ethical and responsible adoption of autonomous technologies across the U.S. military as it works to keep pace with global adversaries.
Cybersecurity
DOD IG: Officials Failed to Identify Security Risks When Authorizing Cloud Services
An audit conducted by the Defense Department’s inspector general found agency components “may be unaware of known vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks associated with operating their systems or storing their data.”
Ideas
War in Ukraine Accelerates Global Drive Toward Killer Robots
Weaponized artificial intelligence is here.
Digital Government
Send Me Software, Not Hardware, Navy Infowar Leader Says
“Boxes of computers” aren’t so helpful aboard space-limited ships, Rear Adm. Doug Small said.
Artificial Intelligence
State Department Proposes International Principles for Responsible Military AI
In collaboration with other countries, the U.S. State Department put forth a slew of best practices when incorporating artificial intelligence into defense operations.
Cybersecurity
DOD Unveils Updates to its Cyber Workforce Job Qualifications
Defense’s updated plan focuses on role-specific requirements and comes as the agency’s cyber workforce strategy is slated for imminent release.
Digital Government
Navy ‘Setting the Pace’ Among Services, Principal Cyber Advisor Says
Chris Cleary touts prototype tools and readies a new cyber plan.
Emerging Tech
Army Probes Industry Ability to Offer Situational Awareness-Enhancing AR
The potential vendor would have to provide both the augmented reality software and support.
Digital Government
Army Looking to Experiment With Autonomous, Real-time Technologies
The service's annual experimental technology event will include a focus on autonomous lane clearance and decontaminant capabilities in 2024.
Digital Government
White House Launches Effort to Examine Policy Choices for Shooting Down UFOs
NORTHCOM has changed radar settings to get “better fidelity on seeing slower objects,” general says.
Cybersecurity
Report: Pentagon Personnel Use Unauthorized, Unsafe Apps on Work Devices
The Defense Department’s inspector general found that unsanctioned apps downloaded onto government-issued mobile devices “could pose operational and cybersecurity risks to DOD information and information systems.”
Digital Government
AWS Touts Modular Data Center for Defense Department
The cloud giant’s latest offering is specifically for Defense Department customers through its new $9 billion cloud contract.
Emerging Tech
Decrying Starlink's 'Weaponization,' SpaceX Cuts Support for Ukrainian Military
But Wednesday's explanation by the Elon Musk-founded company is at odds with its continuing work for the U.S. military.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon to Release New Cyber Workforce Strategy 'Any Day Now'
To address its workforce challenges, the Pentagon is undertaking new initiatives that will minimize education and certification requirements in favor of cyber knowledge and performance.
Digital Government
Tougher Cybersecurity Rules May Be More than a Year Away—But Don’t Wait to Get Ready
Contractors should prepare for independent checks on their data systems, and maybe more reporting requirements as well.
Cybersecurity
DOD's Open Cyber Recommendations Date Back to 2012
The Defense Department's Office of Inspector General points out longstanding unmet requests in a report rounding up recent cybersecurity oversight.
Cybersecurity
To Protect Satellites, Secure Your Networks, Chief of Space Ops Says
Cyber attacks can undermine space-based capabilities, Gen. Chance Saltzman said.
Digital Government
New Institute Will Study How the Defense Department Manages Itself
To “compete on a global stage,” DOD must get a handle on its management practices, Deputy Defense Secretary says.
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