Unleashing AI across the US government: The data security challenge holding back decision advantage
During my years leading IT strategy at the Department of Defense and the Navy, I witnessed firsthand the frustrating paradox that continues to plague government artificial intelligence initiatives: we're sitting on mountains of valuable data that could revolutionize mission outcomes, yet we can't actually use most of it with AI systems.
The problem isn't technology adoption, since federal agencies are rapidly deploying AI and machine learning capabilities. The challenge is that our most sensitive data — the information that could provide genuine decision advantage — remains locked away because our current security architectures can't protect it at scale once AI systems begin processing it.
The promise of augmented intelligence
Let's be clear about what's at stake. When properly implemented, AI — or what I prefer to call "augmented intelligence" — represents a crucial advancement in how government operates. From predictive maintenance on weapons systems to accelerated threat detection in cybersecurity,...
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