ANB and US Clinical Economy recently completed relevant studies on the use of AI in the future. The event was sponsored by The Record, the mother company of The Recorded Future.
The study, which lasted for 60 days, aimed to determine how generative AI can impact the work of the NSA and the department as a whole. Paul Okasone, the head of the NSA and the cybercommunications, stated that the agency already utilizes technology in its signal intelligence missions (Signals Intelligence, Sigint), but hopes to expand its usage to cybersecurity and “business functions” such as accounting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Okasone also mentioned that Congress, in a recent defense policy bill, mandated Cybercards to develop a five-year plan for the implementation of AI in cyberoperations.
Fears of AI strengthening security issues in the United States are growing at all levels of the federal government, including the White House. In response, leading AI companies signed voluntary commitments in July to prioritize security in the technology’s development.
While AI has the potential to significantly enhance intelligence and cybersecurity capabilities, there is also a risk of abuse and errors leading to serious consequences. Therefore, it is crucial for the implementation of AI in these fields to be closely monitored and adhere to ethical guidelines.
In terms of AI usage, it was recently announced that the Pentagon is upgrading air surveillance systems in Washington using computer vision technology capable of identifying and alerting about suspicious objects in the airspace above the US capital.