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☷Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks on AI in the Era of Strategic Competition at the University of South Florida CENTCOM CDAO Global and National Security Institute Summit As Delivered
U.S. Department of Defense ( By Press Release office)
Mar 15,2024
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Hey everyone , good morning Tampa! This week , as you all work together in academia , government , and industry , you ' re continuing a legacy that started over 60 years ago when the Defense Department funded the first AI research centers at universities across the country . This legacy has evolved through different eras , with DoD investing in early data and AI systems , and now focusing on adopting innovations to enhance our military capabilities . Our goal is to have a more modernized , data - driven , and AI - empowered military to improve our decision - making advantage . With the increasing competition from China , it ' s crucial for us to stay ahead in using AI technology . We prioritize ethical and democratic values in our approach to AI , ensuring responsible use and always having a human in control of the use of force . We don ' t use AI to control or suppress people , but rather to enhance our capabilities in a free and open society . Our commitment to these values has earned us allies , partners , and top technologists who want to collaborate with us . In this competition with China , the country that effectively utilizes AI and related technologies will have the upper hand . And right now , that ' s Team USA . We ' ve got better chips , talent , schools , tech , allies , and values that guide how we use data and AI . And we plan on staying ahead . Our data is also top - notch , which is crucial for AI . The quality data we use for DoD ' s AI applications comes from real - world military operations and war zones . We also have access to resilient sensors and data networks that cover everything from seabeds to outer space . And we strengthen our data even more by sharing it with allies and partners , including democracies standing up to authoritarian neighbors . Together , we ' re always improving and expanding these mechanisms , like in the Indo - Pacific where the U . S . , Japan , and South Korea share missile launch data in real time . But our advantage in data and AI goes beyond our talented teammates and technology . It also comes from who builds and uses them , and how we do it . America will always be unbeatable in these areas . However , we can ' t get complacent . Technology is always changing , and our competitors are always trying to steal our technology and intellectual property to get ahead . So we need to keep learning , growing , and pushing ourselves . We ' re in a long - term competition with the PRC , and we can never take our lead for granted . That ' s why we need all of you: students , scholars , scientists , engineers , operators , analysts , allies , and more . As you listen to leaders and experts this week , think about how your expertise can make a difference . Because it really can . We have many ways for you to contribute , and if you do , America and the world will be better off . Thank you .
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