Partnership For Defense

CDAO Test and Evaluation Strategy Frameworks

CDAO's release of the T&E Strategy Frameworks is a pivotal step in advancing AI use in DoD systems.  

Partnership For Defense

DoD CDAO holds Ninth AI Partnership for Defense

Established in 2020, the Partnership strengthens data, analytics, and AI collaboration among key allies and partners.

Continuous Bounty

Continuous Bounty: Practicing What We Preach

The Hack the Pentagon team is pleased to announce the launch of the CDAO Continuous Bounty!

DoD24 Symposium

Announcing Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data & AI Symposium

The CDAO will host Advantage DoD 2024: Defense Data & AI Symposium on 20-22 FEB 2024, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC.

RAI Toolkit

RAI Toolkit

“It is imperative that we establish a trusted [RAI] ecosystem that not only enhances our military capabilities, but also builds confidence with end-users, warfighters, and the American public…”

RAI Chief Diane Staheli RAI In Her Own Words

The CDAO Is at the Helm of the DoD’s New Generative AI Task Force

The Department of Defense (DoD) has established Task Force Lima, a Department-wide initiative to examine generative artificial intelligence (AI) and develop recommendations on how to use these powerful tools in a responsible manner.

RAI Chief Diane Staheli RAI In Her Own Words

DoD CDAO holds Seventh AI Partnership for Defense

On June 7-8, the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office co-hosted with the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Defense the seventh meeting of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Partnership for Defense (PfD), focusing on high-quality data.

RAI Chief Diane Staheli RAI In Her Own Words

RAI Chief Diane Staheli - "RAI, In Her Own Words"

In her own words, Staheli has taken a moment to reflect on the months since the RAI S&I Pathway adoption and to share her thoughts on what the future of RAI might look like at the Department.

A Crash Course For The Warfighter On Responsible AI: Who Cares And So What?

A Crash Course for the Warfighter on Responsible AI: Who Cares and So What?

The following is the first in a series of perspectives on Responsible AI development from Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Guardians across the DoD.

Department’s RAI Strategy and Implementation Pathway Maps the Journey to a Trusted AI Ecosystem
Department’s RAI Strategy and Implementation Pathway Maps the Journey to a Trusted AI Ecosystem

Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) Kathleen Hicks has signed the Department’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Implementation Pathway...

DoD Joint AI Center holds fifth International Dialogue for AI in Defense
DoD Joint AI Center holds fifth International Dialogue for AI in Defense

The Department of Defense (DoD) Joint AI Center (JAIC) hosted the fifth AI Partnership for Defense (PfD) March 2-3, 2022, with military and defense forces from 16 nations.

JAIC Offers New Enterprise-Wide Contract Vehicle for Rapid Procurement of AI Test & Evaluation
JAIC Offers New Enterprise-Wide Contract Vehicle for Rapid Procurement of AI Test & Evaluation

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on the JAIC’s behalf, has awarded blanket purchase agreements (BPAs) to 79 vendors...

JAIC transitions ownership of AI-enabled GAMECHANGER to OUSD-C
JAIC transitions ownership of AI-enabled GAMECHANGER to OUSD-C

The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) transferred ownership of GAMECHANGER to the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD-C) on 1 February 2022.

Meet the Gamechanging App That Uses AI to Simplify DoD Policy Making
Meet the Gamechanging App That Uses AI to Simplify DoD Policy Making

Imagine you are a DoD action officer starting the process of publishing a new policy. You need to ensure that the new policy does not conflict with or duplicate existing issuances and other guidance.

Enabling AI with Data Cards
Enabling AI with Data Cards

Data is one of the DoD’s most strategic asset and it fuels AI. As such, data readiness and traceability is vital to enabling the rapid development of effective and reliable AI capabilities. In order to effectively put data to use, JAIC data scientists must...

2021 DoD AI Symposium’s Second Day Focuses on Moving with Speed to Enable AI-Readiness
2021 DoD AI Symposium’s Second Day Focuses on Moving with Speed to Enable AI-Readiness

During the second day of the 2021 DoD AI Symposium and Technical Exchange attendees returned to hear keynote speeches and presenters from across the Department and the JAIC. Topics ranged from...

Request for Information (RFI) Release
Request for Information (RFI) Release

In May, the Deputy Secretary of Defense executed a memorandum outlining the Department of Defense's commitment to responsible AI. In this memo, she outlined tenets to advance and operationalize the DoD's AI Ethic's Principles.

2021 DoD AI Symposium – Day One Focuses on Competitive Challenges and Technological Opportunities
2021 DoD AI Symposium – Day One Focuses on Competitive Challenges and Technological Opportunities

On June 22, 2021 the 2021 DoD AI Symposium and Technical Exchange began. Over 2800 virtual attendees heard from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Kathleen Hicks, several other DoD AI thought leaders, and...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting - April 2021
Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting
- April 2021

This edition will address the below topics:

  • Using Generative Adversarial Networks in Minecraft
  • Some AI Chips Go Bigger to Get Better
  • Large Tech Companies Deploy Trillion Parameter Models

The JAIC’s Warfighter Health Team is Working to Develop an AI-enabled Suicide Prevention and Intervention Tool
The JAIC’s Warfighter Health Team is Working to Develop an AI-enabled Suicide Prevention and Intervention Tool

Over the past decade, suicide has become the second leading cause of death in the U.S. military. Unfortunately, though, when someone takes their own life, it’s almost always a shock.

Enabling AI Data Readiness in the Department of Defense
Enabling AI Data Readiness in the Department of Defense

AI projects do not succeed without AI data. As the Department of Defense begins to transform itself through AI, creating this “AI ready” data will be a key determinant of success.

International Women’s Day Profile –
														Jacqueline Tame, JAIC Acting Deputy Director
International Women’s Day Profile – Jacqueline Tame, JAIC Acting Deputy Director

Jacqueline came to the JAIC after spending time in the intelligence community and Capitol Hill, where she cut her teeth in policy, strategic planning and assessment, and government relations.

What is the Missions Directorate?
What is the Missions Directorate?

Focused on DoD’s adoption and integration of artificial intelligence, the Missions Directorate plays a critical role in JAIC’s efforts to help transform the Department through AI.

Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting - March 2021
Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting - March 2021

This edition will address the below topics:

  • AI Assistants for COVID Research
  • AI Chip Supply Chains
  • AI Can “Imagine” New Images and Art

AI Ethical Principles – Highlighting the Progress and Future of Responsible AI in the DoD
AI Ethical Principles – Highlighting the Progress and Future of Responsible AI in the DoD

"Over the past year, the JAIC has made meaningful progress on its journey to guide the Department’s operationalization of the principles..."

The Right Information in the Right Hands at the Right Time
The Right Information in the Right Hands at the Right Time

"Warfighter Health’s MERIT Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are designed to deliver speed and accuracy in clinical decisions that can accelerate healthcare interventions..."

Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting - February 2021
Artificial Intelligence Technology Scouting - February 2021

This edition will address the below topics:

  • Reinforcement Learning
  • AI for Biosecurity
  • AI for Cybersecurity

JAIC-GSA Partnership Helped Develop the Foundation for the JCF’s Initial Operating Capability
JAIC-GSA Partnership Helped Develop the Foundation for the JCF’s Initial Operating Capability

"The collaborative nature of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center can be seen in its highly successful partnership with the General Services..."

The AI Ethics Journey Will Hit New Heights in 2021
The AI Ethics Journey Will Hit New Heights in 2021

"The Department of Defense adopted its Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence in February 2020, a first for any military organization."

What a Year for the JAIC – Looking back at 2020
What a Year for the JAIC – Looking back at 2020

"What a year for the JAIC! The following is a look back at some of the highlights and stories of JAIC milestones and initiatives throughout 2020."

The JAIC in 2021 – Building an AI Future by focusing on AI in the Present
The JAIC in 2021 – Building an AI Future by focusing on AI in the Present

"The JAIC team is taking the holiday period to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of 2020 and seeking ways to create transformational impact in 2021."

Why do Business with the JAIC – Helping to Transform the DoD through broad enablement of AI
Why do Business with the JAIC – Helping to Transform the DoD through broad enablement of AI

"For our DoD constituents in the Services, Combatant Commands and DoD Agencies, you might have heard about this organization called the JAIC."

Attention DoD. Think AI Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again.
Attention DoD. Think AI Doesn’t Apply to You? Think Again.

"It is easy to dismiss Artificial Intelligence as “just a fancy IT system that doesn’t affect me or my job,” but that assumption is rooted in a fundamental misunderstanding of what AI is, what it does, and how it helps us."

The Department is Riding Tradewind to Hasten its AI Acquisition Efforts
The Department is Riding Tradewind to Hasten its AI Acquisition Efforts

"Known to sailors around the world, trade winds and their associated ocean currents helped early sailing ships shorten their voyages to destination ports - leading to the transformation of..."

Build to Scale: Maximizing AI/ML Impact across the DoD
Build to Scale:
Maximizing AI/ML Impact across the DoD

"The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center is making real progress in its efforts to build and deliver Artificial Intelligence capabilities. However, to ensure maximum impact..."

JAIC, in partnership with DIU, Delivering AI-Enabled Cancer Diagnostics at the Point of Care
JAIC, in partnership with DIU, Delivering AI-Enabled Cancer Diagnostics at the Point of Care

"The U.S. military has a long history of being the greatest fighting force in the world, but it’s also been quite adept at advancing medicine..."

JJAIC Partners with DIU on AI/ML Models to Resolve Complex Financial Errors
JAIC Partners with DIU on AI/ML Models to Resolve Complex Financial Errors

"The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s Business Process Transformation Mission Initiative in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit..."

JAIC Mission Initiative in the Spotlight: Joint Information Warfare
JAIC Mission Initiative in the Spotlight: Joint Information Warfare

"Over the summer, the JAIC’s Cyber mission initiative transitioned to a broader mission set under the umbrella of Joint Information Warfare..."

Making AI Real: Department of Defense AI Symposium Day 1
Reflecting on History While Looking Forward: DoD Leaders Impart Thoughts About Adopting and Scaling AI at Symposium

"On September 9, General John E. Hyten delivered a keynote on the first morning of the 2020 DoD AI Symposium. "

Making AI Real: Department of Defense AI Symposium Day 1
Making AI Real: Department of Defense AI Symposium Day 1

"Yesterday, the JAIC kicked off its inaugural two-day DoD AI Symposium. Over 3000 virtual attendees heard from the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark T. Esper, several other notable..."

The JCF Aspires to Lead in Continuous Monitoring
The JCF Aspires to Lead in Continuous Monitoring

"In developing new AI capabilities that can be fielded and scaled to meet Department of Defense mission demands, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s Joint Common Foundation will..."

Prime Integrator Contract Award Sets the JAIC’s Joint Common Foundation on the Road to Enterprise-Level AI Production
Prime Integrator Contract Award Sets the JAIC’s Joint Common Foundation on the Road to Enterprise-Level AI Production

"The Joint Artificial Intelligence Center has been working diligently for more than a year to create the..."

The JAIC Launches DoD AI Enterprise Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Subcommittee
The JAIC Launches DoD AI Enterprise Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Subcommittee

"As the focal point for the Department of Defense’s Artificial Intelligence strategy, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center is also charged with leading in AI..."

A Timeline of Transformation: The JAIC’s Journey from AI Startup to AI Practitioners
A Timeline of Transformation: The JAIC’s Journey from AI Startup to AI Practitioners

"Since its establishment in 2018, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center continues to make impact across the Department of Defense and beyond through ..."

The JAIC Pushes the Envelope with DevSecOps through the Joint Common Foundation
The JAIC Pushes the Envelope with DevSecOps through the Joint Common Foundation

"The principles of Development, Security, and Operations are not new, but the Joint Common Foundation will be utilizing them in leading-edge..."

JAIC Completes Responsible AI Champions Pilot
JAIC Completes Responsible AI Champions Pilot

"Artificial Intelligence is a powerful emerging and enabling technology that is rapidly transforming culture, society, and warfighting – the stakes could not be higher."

Mission Ready: How the Joint Logistics MI Supports Warfighters
Mission Ready: How the Joint Logistics MI Supports Warfighters

"Whether they travel by land, air, or sea, warfighters rely heavily on their vehicles and equipment to perform at the very highest level to achieve mission success. "

A Roadmap to Getting 
“AI-Ready
A Roadmap to Getting
“AI-Ready"

"Having access to the right data when it is needed will significantly ease and speed the development of future Department of Defense artificial intelligence capabilities."

Professional Perspectives 
Moving AI Theory to Practice in the U.S. Marine Corps
Professional Perspectives Moving AI Theory to Practice in the U.S. Marine Corps

"Our greatest enablement—or competitive advantage—will be in any effort that maximizes the cerebral ability of U.S. Marines..."

The JCF and the Combatant Commands: A Symbiotic Relationship
The JCF and the Combatant Commands: A Symbiotic Relationship

"No Department of Defense component will have more use for—and be able to contribute more to—the Joint Common Foundation and its role in helping develop..."

JAIC Director Reflects, Bids Farewell to Partners in Government & Private Sector
JAIC Director Reflects, Bids Farewell to Partners in Government & Private Sector

"For the past five years, twice a day, I passed the same two inscriptions on the walls of the Pentagon as I walked into the building early in the morning..."

From Principles to Practice: Building AI Ethics into JCF Operations
From Principles to Practice: Building AI Ethics into JCF Operations

"In February of this year, the Department of Defense officially adopted its Ethical Principles for Artificial Intelligence based..."

The JAIC’s Test, Evaluation, and Assessment Team Shapes Future AI Initiatives
The JAIC’s Test, Evaluation, and Assessment Team Shapes Future AI Initiatives

"Department of Defense leaders understand that artificial intelligence will likely change the character of future wars..."

The JAIC’s Business Process Transformation Mission Initiative Delivers
The JAIC Forges Ahead - Demonstrating Progress During Challenging Times

"In March, the world entered a new normal as the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we live, work, and interact. Like many..."

The JAIC’s Business Process Transformation Mission Initiative Delivers
The JAIC’s Business Process Transformation Mission Initiative Delivers

"2020 is the year of AI delivery. Across the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), our mission initiatives (MIs) are..."

Leading in AI Standards
Leading in AI Standards

"Artificial intelligence is a rapidly advancing technology that will change most, if not all, aspects of modern life. For the Department of Defense..."

Why Data Governance is Critical to a Successful JCF
Why Data Governance is Critical to a Successful JCF

"Developers need lots of data to build effective AI capabilities, but not all data is created equal."

JAIC Leaders Establish Data Governance Council
JAIC Leaders Establish Data Governance Council

"Last fall, leaders from the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center began developing the JAIC Data Governance Council with the..."

JAIC Mission Initiative in the Spotlight:  Warfighter Health
JAIC Mission Initiative in the Spotlight:
Warfighter Health

"The Warfigher Health Mission Initiative, a project of the Department of Defense Joint Artificial Intelligence..."

AI Strong
Maximum Efficiency, Maximum Gain

"When reading about the DoD’s efforts to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence capabilities through..."

AI Strong
The DoD AI Ethical Principles -
Shifting From Principles to Practice

"A little over one month ago, the Secretary of Defense adopted AI Ethical Principles for the Dept..."

AI Strong
Developing the Joint Common Foundation

"Denise Hodge, Information System Security Manager, is leading efforts to develop the Joint Common Foundation and..."

AI Strong
Leading in AI Policy

"JAIC Policy Chief Sunmin Kim discusses her role in leading AI policy issues from Ethics to Governance."

AI Strong
AI Strong

"The JAIC is actively recruiting the best and brightest to help build the DoD’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities—and make a far-reaching impact."

NAVWAR Enterprise Announces Winners of AI Prize Challenge
NAVWAR Enterprise Announces Winners of Artificial Intelligence Prize Challenge "Data is the fuel for adopting AI and the Department of Defense wants to leverage data as..."
JB+B Series: Celebrating Women's History Month
JB+B Series: Celebrating Women's History Month Meet Meet Dr. Carla Cotwright-Williams

"Data is the fuel for adopting AI and the Department of Defense wants to leverage data as..."

JB+B Series: Celebrating Women's History Month
JB+B Series: Celebrating Women's History Month Meet Rachael Martin

"Today, business processes in the Department of Defense (DoD) rely on outdated technology or manual..."

JAIC & Warfighter Health
JAIC and the Warfighter Health Mission

"The Department of Defense faces threats and challenges today that are now trans-regional, multi-domain, and multifunctional. Military medicine..."

DoD AI Principles
A Closer Look:
The Department of Defense AI Ethical Principles

"The U.S. Department of Defense officially adopted a series of ethical principles for Artificial Intelligence following recommendations from..."

User Vigilance
User Vigilance Critical to Preventing Ransomware Attacks

"Ransomware attacks hit a new level in 2019 and are likely to increase again in 2020, according to...."

JCF Delivering Capabilities
Delivering Capabilities for 2020 and Beyond

"We finished 2019 with the initial operational capability of the Joint Common Foundation (JCF), which includes..."

JB+B Series: Celebrating Black History Month
JAIC’s BEST + BRIGHTEST Series: Celebrating Black History Month Meet Major Brandon Robinson

"As the Deputy Director for the JAIC’s PMx mission initiative, Major Robinson plans, coordinates, and synchronizes projects..."

HADR Disaster Response
Support Development, Rollout of the JCF

"The JAIC and the General Services Administration’s Centers of Excellence (CoE) announced in September 2019 that they are partnering on a nine-month-long “discovery sprint..."

HADR Disaster Response
Air Force Complements DoD AI Strategy with plans to Accelerate AI
"Artificial intelligence (AI) is a fundamental game changer for the Department of Defense (DoD) and will change the character of war..."
HADR Disaster Response
DoD AI in Disaster Response Demonstrates Progress, Promise for Future
"This year’s extensive flooding across the Midwestern and Southern United States affected close to 14 million Americans."
Army AI Task Force
Aided Detection on the Future Battlefield

"When thinking about modern warfare, it may be easy to conjure up mental images of Soldiers actively engaged on the battlefield: Rounds firing..."

JCF 101
What is the JCF platform, and why is it important?

"The Joint Common Foundation (JCF) is essentially the framework underlying the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) mission."

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The JAIC Wants You!

"The Department of Defense stands at a rare moment of historical significance. Just as in 1957 when the world was caught off-guard..."

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Integrating AI and Cyber into the DoD

"The Department of Defense (DoD) faces a future that is fast moving, connected, and highly contested. Technology advancements..."

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The JAIC Is Supporting National Guard Efforts to Combat Destructive Wildfires

"Last year’s California wildfire season was the deadliest and most destructive in United States history..."

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Artificial Intelligence – A Game Changer and Decisive Edge

"On July 16, our new secretary of defense, Mark Esper, was asked by Congress what the No. 1 priority for DOD technology modernization ought to be. His response..."

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Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan Media Briefing on AI-Related Initiatives within the Department of Defense

"Leadership in the military application of AI is critical to our national security. The table stakes are high..."