March 2024

In This Issue

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1. 01

   Artificial Intelligence · National Security & Defense

   Is AI Ready to Help Win Wars?

   Lois Hollan, Robert Hummel, PhD

   Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to transform the way wars are fought and revolutionize the enterprise of national security. However, it is still unclear how this technology can be successfully leveraged for national security purposes.

2. 02

   National Security & Defense · Science & Technology Policy

   Applying Lessons from the Commercial Innovation System to the National Security Innovation Base

   John Wilson

   Over the past few decades, an ecosystem of companies and structures has emerged that encourages and supports innovations and their transition into viable products. Venture capital (VC) markets and VC firms are prime examples of such support structures.

3. 03

   Semiconductors & Microelectronics · National Security & Defense

   Trusted Access to Microelectronics

   Ted Glum

   With all the current emphasis on the supply chain issues for microelectronics, as well as the CHIPS Act’s attempt to re-shore production, it is worth considering the unique needs of the US Department of Defense (DoD). The DoD needs access to both commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) microelectronics and trustworthy devices for its weapon systems and operations.

4. 04

   Artificial Intelligence · Cyber & Data

   AI Technology to Increase US Government Transparency

   Rindha Sudhini

   Historically, the federal government has been committed to promoting transparency through information access laws. One such law is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which allows citizens to request access to records from any federal agency.