Introduction
Welcome to your “Pathway to AI Readiness,” the CDAO’s framework designed to help users and decision-makers assess and enhance their readiness for adopting emerging AI technologies. This resource supports DoD organizations at all levels by expounding on the DoD AI Hierarchy of Needs into specific dimensions, key questions, and valuable knowledge, materials, and tools—enabling the effective adoption of data, analytics, and AI.
Intent
The explorable dimensions below are provided to guide you through foundational aspects of AI technology and help to establish an agile and robust baseline for your organization. AI technologies should enhance human decision-making and operational efficiency, creating an ecosystem where technology supports and amplifies human efforts, rather than directing them. Our goal is to meet organizations at any stage of their respective AI journeys and provide a clear, adaptable pathway to AI readiness.