DoD Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office

Earlier this week, Foreign Policy hosted Dr. Plumb at their recent Security Forum for a brief discussion on 'A new Era of Defense Technology' with global technology reporter Rishi Iyengar. Watch the replay of their engaging conversation here: https://buff.ly/3S4eNuz

Yesterday, Dr. Plumb highlighted the CDAO's contributions to the whole-of-DoD approach to building a National Background Investigation Services system during the Senate Select Committee for Intelligence hearing on Personnel Vetting, Security Clearance Reform, and Trusted Workforce 2.0. Our Defense Digital Services (DDS) team is working closely with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to identify what right looks like for this important IT system that supports the federal government's personnel vetting processes. Watch a replay of the hearing here: https://buff.ly/4bEFcWz

News Alert 🌐 We are leveraging #Advana within our #OpenDAGIR framework to revolutionize data, analytics, & AI solutions for the United States Department of Defense! As Advana scales, our acquisition approach will evolve to boost creativity, innovation & flexibility.💡 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewcABXi7 #DefenseTech #AI #CDAO

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the birth of our great nation and reflect on the freedoms we cherish. At the CDAO, we remain committed to advancing innovation and technology to secure our liberty and drive progress. As we honor the past, we look forward to a future where #DigitalTransformation empowers us to overcome challenges and remain at the forefront of decision advantage in our global, digital landscape. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #FourthOfJuly #CDAO #AI #Innovation

The CDAO is leading the charge as the central point for the DoD's experimentation, assessment, and integration of generative AI and foundation models, and we're calling on you to help us meet the mission! We're looking for input on current capability gaps and solutions for generative AI and foundation model Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Assurance. We've issued a Request for Information (RFI) to inform the requirements and directions of future investments. If your company can assist in informing these requirements, respond to the RFI here, until July 12 at 6:00 PM EST:

Yesterday, our Warfighter Capabilities Chief & #TaskForceLima Commander, CAPT X Lugo, & Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)'s Program Manager for Information and Innovation Office (I20), Dr. Velasquez, provided refreshing perspectives and interesting insight on implementing #AI solutions across the United States Department of Defense at Amazon Web Services (AWS)'s Public Sector Summit #DoD Day. The discussion included comparisons of "classic" AI versus #generativeAI use cases and approaches and ended with a key takeaway about the #humancapital gap in this federal space. The panelists agreed on an ideal talent pool including operational experts AND #data experts with an overlapping understanding of their respective expertise. If you have a passion for driving AI innovation in #defense, explore how you can join our mission: https://buff.ly/4byviqf

We have exciting news about the Tradewinds Defense Mavericks Podcast! CDAO’s Bonnie Evangelista is passing the podcasting baton to CDAO’s Ryan Connell as the new host of the Defense Mavericks Podcast! Defense Mavericks will continue conversations with the nation’s brightest minds, diving into the cutting edge of defense innovation, offering fresh perspectives on how to gain an unfair advantage through the adoption of emerging technology. Our goal remains to equip you with the knowledge, education, and best practices needed to shorten the learning curve toward government transformation. A heartfelt thank you to Bonnie Evangelista for her outstanding contributions to the podcast – and stay tuned for more insightful episodes, as we explore the future of AI and technology in the defense sector with Ryan Connell at the helm – listen in at https://lnkd.in/ekdFVCCm

This month marks the second anniversary of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). Over the past two years, we have dedicated ourselves to modernizing the United States Department of Defense through #data, #analytics, and #ArtificialIntelligence. Our commitment to building a robust digital infrastructure, breaking down barriers to adoption, and scaling impactful solutions has propelled the #DoD toward a more agile and data-driven future. We are proud of the progress we have made in enhancing decision-making capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation within the Department. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our mission to transform the DoD and ensure its continued success in an increasingly digital landscape. #CDAO #AI 

Yesterday, our CTO Dr. William Streilein spoke on a panel at Booz Allen’s “DX24: The Defense Experience” in Washington, DC, alongside USC Lt. Gen. (ret) Lewis A. Craparotta, former Commanding General, USMC Training and Education Command, Air Force Lt. Gen. Adrian L. Spain, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, and moderator, Graham Evans, Booz Allen SVP. The panel dove into a discussion on data, data access, and data structure necessary for military operations to fully exploit the benefits of AI and data analytics, and the difficulties of building data-driven systems at the edge. Dr. Streilein also discussed experimentation and the need to accept and mitigate risk, presenting the #GIDE experiments and #OpenDAGIR as examples of how the CDAO is enabling the speed of adoption of emerging technology in the Department of Defense. Thanks to our hosts and attendees for a great conversation!

Congratulations to our teammates at Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace, which was recently awarded the "Innovative Program of the Year" at the 10th Annual FORUM Innovation Awards in Washington, DC. This prestigious recognition was given by a panel of esteemed government and industry leaders from across the federal IT sector. The award honors programs that excel in pushing technological boundaries, showcasing innovation with proven results, and advancing their respective missions in health IT, federal civilian, and defense sectors. It also highlights Tradewinds' commitment to fostering innovation and advancing critical technologies within the DoD to close mission gaps. Ms. Bonnie Evangelista of the CDAO, proudly accepted the award at the ceremony on June 11, 2024.