Data quality is of the utmost importance when it comes to actionable insights and model performance. In this presentation, Vinay Malkani, Figure Eight Federal's Chief of Engineering will discuss why quality data is critical, opportunities and challenges associated with data, and how to integrate multiple data sources to produce consistent, accurate, and useful information. Jack Hild, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Hall of Famer...

Far too often, agencies, organizations, and consulting firms are running data and AI projects without taking the right steps to ensure their success. Agile and iterative approaches have become adopted best practices for application development projects, but why don’t we have something similar when it comes to advanced analytics, big data, and AI projects? Without using best-practices approaches that standardize steps for data preparation...

In response to the growing threat of wildfires, on June 30th, 2021 the current administration assembled Governors from Western states, Cabinet officials, and various partners to discuss ways to protect communities across the country from wildfires and their devastating impacts strengthening fire prevention, preparedness, mitigation, and response efforts, including a need to enhance the utilization of data and technology to protect communities...

Far too often, agencies, organizations, and consulting firms are running data and AI projects without taking the right steps to ensure their success. Agile and iterative approaches have become adopted best practices for application development projects, but why don’t we have something similar when it comes to advanced analytics, big data, and AI projects? Without using best-practices approaches that standardize steps for data preparation...

Far too often, organizations are running data and AI projects without following established best practices and taking the right steps to ensure their success. Decades ago, we learned how to run application development projects using best-practice agile and iterative approaches. However, many organizations are failing to apply similar best practices to their data-centric projects. Without a proper approach that standardizes steps for data prep...

This month’s AI in Government featured guest speaker is Brett Vaughan, Chief AI Officer (CAIO) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) AI Portfolio Manager at the US Navy! AI is proving an essential technology to enhance and accelerate modern militaries. It should come as no surprise then that the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research is looking into AI applications to enhance and optimize areas related to AI assisted human decision ma...

Claims processing is a time-consuming process. The submitted claim documents have to be manually reviewed and verified for authenticity, while simultaneously digitizing the data and making outbound calls to request applicants for missing information. This makes the entire process inefficient, cumbersome and difficult to align with business priorities. To stay relevant amidst the changing landscape and meet shifting customer expectations, it is...

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both the United States and internationally is accelerating with companies and governments looking to gain from the many benefits that AI can provide. However, with this increased adoption of AI, it means that regulations need to be established to address transparency, data protection, accountability, fairness, bias, safety, and related areas. Regulations should aim to maximize the benefits of AI...

About AI in Government: AI in Government is where those working in and with the government get together to network, discuss, and interact on topics relating to AI, machine learning, and cognitive technologies. Join us at this monthly event for high-quality content with compelling & informative speakers and opportunities to network and connect with fellow like-minded individuals. ​ Agenda: 11:30-12:30pm: Featured Presentation 12:30-13...

Special Featured Guest: Jerry Ma, Director of Emerging Technology at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) This month’s virtual presenter is Jerry Ma, Director of Emerging Technology at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)! The USPTO is unique among federal agencies in its multifaceted involvement with the AI ecosystem. Consistent with its constitutional and statutory role, the Office fosters innovation in AI by the provis...