DOD Makes Moves in 'Holistic' Approach to AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) helped the Air Force automate scheduling for the C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft and improve scheduling accuracy rates by 92% last year, according to Air Force Chief Data Officer Eileen Vidrine. This is just one example of successes and use cases the Air Force has had as it develops data management strategies that inch the Defense Department as a whole closer to artificial intelligence capacities and closer to its target Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiative. DOD's efforts in AI has only grown in recent years, including establishing its Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) in 2018. Coupled with recent announcements, the department is gearing up for further changes to its AI landscape. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) said Wednesday it is establishing a new Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) role to streamline AI efforts throughout DOD.