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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on DOD Digital and AI Strategy for 2023
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber and Innovative Technologies held a hearing to review the Department of Defense's digital, IT, and artificial intelligence priorities for the 2023 fiscal year. The session focused on the newly established Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer () role and the integration of data and AI solutions across the military.
This hearing establishes the oversight framework for how the Department of Defense will spend its 2023 budget on digital infrastructure and AI, which directly impacts national security technology procurement and military data management.
Who It Affects
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Department of Defense
The department is subject to oversight regarding its digital and AI budget and operational strategy for 2023.
Defense Technology Contractors
These entities provide the IT and AI solutions that the CDAO office is tasked with integrating.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 18, 2022, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
- The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) position was officially established in February 2022.
- The CDAO is responsible for integrating data, AI, and digital solutions across the Department of Defense.
- The CDAO office absorbed the responsibilities of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC).
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- The hearing was conducted as a hybrid session with specific rules for remote member participation and video verification.
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Consolidation of AI Oversight
The Department of Defense has moved from a decentralized model (JAIC) to a centralized oversight model under the new CDAO office.
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