• The NITRD Podcast

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The NITRD Podcast

By: NCO
  • Summary

  • The NITRD Podcast features interviews with researchers and NITRD interagency representatives. Subscribe through your preferred provider to stay up to date on episodes as they are released.
    2024 The NITRD Podcast
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Episodes
  • What is AI and Why is it Essential?
    Nov 12 2024
    The inaugural NITRD Podcast kicks off with our AI series with an episode exploring the essentials of artificial intelligence (AI) and its critical role today. Join us as Faisal Dsouza, the AI tech coordinator introduces the AI Interagency Working Group (IWG) co-chairs — Michael Littman, Steven Lee, and John Garofolo — who will dive into what AI is and why it is pivotal for our future. This episode highlights the AI IWG’s mission to bolster U.S. leadership and global competitiveness in AI through coordinated Federal R&D efforts. Tune in to learn how Federal agencies drive AI advancements, collaborate with industry and academia, and maintain the United States’ leading position in AI research. Don’t miss this insightful journey into the heart of AI innovation and its transformative impact on our world.
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    40 mins
  • About the NITRD Program
    Nov 12 2024

    Key highlights from the episode include:

    • An explanation of the significance of the $11 billion federal investment in networking and information technology R&D.
    • The origins of NITRD, established in 1991 through the High-Performance Computing Act, and its evolution into one of the largest and oldest federal programs.
    • NITRD’s mission to facilitate collaboration among federal agencies to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and expertise.
    • A look into the diverse and expanding scope of NITRD, covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Digital Health, Intelligent Robotics, and more.
    • Insights into the program’s support by 23 member agencies and its role in setting strategic R&D directions for the Federal Government.

    Tune in to learn about the vital work NITRD is doing to maintain the United States’ leadership in cutting-edge R&D, and what you can expect from future episodes. For more information, visit nitrd.gov.

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    3 mins

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