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AI systems are only as safe as the environments where they’re trained and tested, a point now hitting home across DoD and the federal government
4+ hour, 2+ min ago (54+ words) AI systems are only as safe as the environments where they're trained and tested, a point now hitting home across DoD and the federal government'Federal News Network AI systems are only as safe as the environments where they're trained and…...
Army overhauls direct commissioning process to bring in civilian tech experts faster
21+ hour, 14+ min ago (616+ words) "We're focused on folks coming in at the lieutenant, captain level to help us in the technical areas in our operational units," Brig. Gen. Gregory Johnson said. The Army has high hopes for its direct commissioning program " service officials say…...
Army launches AI and machine-learning career path for officers
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (470+ words) Army officers interested in transferring will be able to apply through the service's Voluntary Transfer Incentive Program beginning Jan. 5. The Army is creating a dedicated artificial intelligence and machine-learning career field for officers as it pushes to integrate AI more…...
DHS calls it a once-in-a-lifetime chance for STEM students and the clock is ticking
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (745+ words) "[W]e're hoping to create a generation that has the knowledge and the wherewithal to come back and work for the department," said Jennifer Foley. Terry Gerton I'm really excited to talk about this program, a new launch from the…...
Things to think about when deploying AI tools in the cybersecurity space
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1448+ words) "Cybersecurity threats aren't going away, and with AI they're even more and more insidious," Sarbari Gupta said. The post Things to think about when deploying AI tools in the cybersecurity space first appeared on Federal News Network. Terry Gerton As…...
Advancing digital investigations and intelligence through ethical, human-assisted AI solutions
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (297+ words) Advanced investigative capabilities are badly needed, and federal agencies are increasingly strapped for time and resources. Cellebrite's survey also shows a majority of investigators agree that digital evidence increases the ability to solve a case and shortens investigations, ultimately freeing…...