When Megan Gray, CEO of Moment AI, first tested one of her company's services -- a tool using AI to determine facial signs indicating a driver may have fallen asleep or suffered a medical issue -- it didn't work. "The technology worked on our CTO, who is a white male. But then I tried it, and it couldn't detect that my eyes were closed," Gray said. This is just one example of how a lack of diversity in the field of AI affects the technologies that are created. At GTC DC, this week's Washington edition of the GPU Technology Conference, a range of events focused on sharing ideas on how workplaces can become more inclusive, and how researchers can improve their AI technology to avoid bias.

Nearly every enterprise is experimenting with artificial intelligence and deep learning. It seems like every week there's a new survey out detailing the ever-increasing amount of focus that IT shops of all sizes put on the technology. If it's true that data is the new currency, then it's artificial intelligence that mines that data for value. Your C-suite understands that, and its why they continually push to build AI and machine learning capabilities. Nowhere is AI/ML more impactful than in the world of government and government contractors.

AI is the greatest IT disruption of our time, promising to transform society and industry. I've never seen a technology with as much potential to boost the security, health and prosperity of our country. It's estimated to make an economic impact measured in trillions of dollars. The U.S. federal government has been moving quickly, especially this past year, to help advance our nation's adoption of this transformative technology. From the White House to agency leaders and department heads in dozens of federal organizations, the government is acutely aware of the competitive international environment, with more than 35 countries that have already announced AI strategies.