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Carahsoft Expands Public Sector Access to Veritone’s AI Operating System via GSA Contract

Carahsoft Technology has agreed to distribute Veritone‘s artificial intelligence operating system across the public sector through a contract with the General Services Administration. Government agencies may now use Carahsoft’s GSA Information Technology Schedule 70 contract to avail aiWARE, an AI OS designed to absorb, analyze and process world information to produce actionable intelligence, Carahsoft said […] More

by Nichols Martin September 3, 2021, 11:28 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Deloitte Report Highlights Significance of Government Policies in Mitigating AI Risks

A research from Deloitte‘s artificial intelligence organization and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Engagement Center has shared that government policies could help mitigate AI risks and advance responsible AI application development, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Deloitte AI Institute and C_TEC based the Investing in Trustworthy AI report on a survey of experienced […] More

by Carol Collins September 1, 2021, 11:42 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

NSF to Establish More AI Research Institutes With Tech Industry Backing

The National Science Foundation has partnered with two federal departments and four technology companies for a potential $220 million investment effort to create an additional 11 National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes. The institutes will focus on exploring AI technology platforms various use cases such as elderly care, plug-and-play applications, agriculture and supply chain and adult […] More

by Angeline Leishman August 2, 2021, 11:45 am
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NIST Issues RFI for AI Risk Management Framework

The National Institute of Standards and Technology is seeking information and feedback from interested stakeholders to help inform the development of a framework for managing risks associated with artificial intelligence. NIST is working to develop a voluntary AI risk management framework meant to integrate trustworthiness considerations into the development, use and assessment of AI systems […] More

by Jane Edwards July 29, 2021, 11:52 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

NSF, OSTP Seek Info on AI Research Infrastructure Roadmap

The National Science Foundation and the Office of Science and Technology Policy seek public input to inform the creation of a Congressionally-mandated infrastructure roadmap for artificial intelligence research. The National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force’s future roadmap would guide the development of an infrastructure where researchers and students would be able to access data […] More

by Nichols Martin July 28, 2021, 11:46 am
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Falkonry’s Operational AI Tech Gets Design Recognition From Navy

Falkonry has demonstrated the ability of its artificial intelligence-based platform to provide actionable information to operation teams by using multisource data and, in connection, has obtained a strategic design win from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division. The effort was made as part of the initial Research, Development, Test and Evaluation program aimed at […] More

by Carol Collins July 23, 2021, 11:53 am
in Artificial Intelligence, News

Deloitte, Chamber of Commerce Study Potential Efforts to Promote Trustworthy AI Development

Almost 90 percent of respondents to a survey by a Chamber of Commerce center and Deloitte‘s artificial intelligence hub are seeking more AI technology investment from the government in line with the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence’s recommendations. Deloitte AI Institute and the Chamber’s Technology Engagement Center aim to identify and assess actions public […] More

by Nichols Martin July 21, 2021, 12:16 pm
in Artificial Intelligence, News

DTRA Seeks Info on AI, Machine Learning, Data Science Tech Capabilities

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency wants information on companies, universities and other organizations working on artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science technologies that could help counter weapons of mass destruction and other emerging threats. DTRA intends to use AI, ML and data science tools to improve decision-making and situational awareness for countering WMD and […] More

by Jane Edwards July 16, 2021, 12:01 pm
in Artificial Intelligence, Contract Awards, News

ICF to Modernize FTA’s Oversight Tracking System Using AI Technology; Mark Lee Quoted

ICF has received a $10 million call order to modernize the Federal Transit Administration’s program oversight database using Appian low-code artificial intelligence technology. Contractor work will transform the Oversight Tracking System from a database into a dynamic workflow management platform that follows program oversight activities and integrate data from across the FTA, the company said […] More

by Angeline Leishman July 14, 2021, 11:58 am
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Intel’s Gretchen Stewart: Neuromorphic Computing Could Open New Use Cases for Government

Gretchen Stewart, chief data scientist at Intel’s public sector arm, said the next generation of artificial intelligence in the form of neuromorphic computing could provide government agencies a more efficient way to collect, process and analyze data to quickly generate insights for decision-making and carry out missions. Neuromorphic computing seeks to mimic the human brain’s […] More

by Jane Edwards July 13, 2021, 11:49 am
in Artificial Intelligence, Government Technology, News

Booz Allen Makes Strategic Investment in Adaptive Artificial Intelligence Company Latent AI; Steve Escaravage Quoted

Booz Allen Hamilton has invested in Latent AI, an early-stage venture spinout of SRI Ventures that offers a suite of software tools that enable adaptive artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge in support of defense organizations. “The National Defense Strategy calls for a more innovative, resilient military to maintain the U.S. competitive advantage, […] More

by William McCormick July 12, 2021, 12:03 pm
in Artificial Intelligence, Industry News, News

Northrop Aligns AI Development With Pentagon’s Ethical Principles to Achieve ‘Justified Confidence’

Northrop Grumman is working to establish “justified confidence” in artificial intelligence systems by aligning AI development with the Department of Defense’s five AI ethical principles to ensure that such platforms are accountable, robust and reliable. The company said Monday it is implementing an integrated approach to developing secure and ethical AI systems and one of […] More

by Jane Edwards June 29, 2021, 11:52 am