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Caby posted an update: Our clients at DLA are hosting an industry engagement […]

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:18:19 -0400

Our clients at DLA are hosting an industry engagement day with its current and potential vendors. I was wondering if anyone has any recent experiences from commercial or government engagements that you enjoyed or found particularly impactful as a participant? Looking for some fun and innovative activities that DLA could integrate into their…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Future of Work: As we continue to build out our cybersecurity practice, […]

Tue, 28 May 2024 16:56:03 -0400

As we continue to build out our cybersecurity practice, we need to help our clients better understand the workforce impacts of establishing a robust cyber security capability. To that end, I am exploring a framework established by the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies. It is called the NICE framework, for short (see…

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National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies

The nation’s one-stop shop for cybersecurity careers and studies, awareness, training, and talent management.

Hans posted an update in the group Futurists Corner: In 50 years, what will people think is "weird" […]

Mon, 20 May 2024 17:03:34 -0400

In 50 years, what will people think is “weird” about 2024?

I always ask that question when I discuss my job and the work we we do: What will people consider “weird” about 2024 – similar to watching a movie with my kid from 1984 or with my Dad from 1944. One of the things I think the future will consider strange is the way we treated animals.…

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How Far Should We Carry the Logic of the Animal-Rights Movement?

People who think seriously about the use and abuse of nonhuman creatures often end up calling for changes that might seem indefensible—at least, at first.

Hans posted an update: I have long been a fan of Christopher Mims; more so now […]

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:16:37 -0400

I have long been a fan of Christopher Mims; more so now that he is taking a look back at his hits and misses. I would encourage everybody to give this a read, since many of the “lessons” are things that we have been telling our clients for…

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Unknown Member posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: The DARPA and AF have been "piloting" (pun intended) […]

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:07:19 -0400

The DARPA and AF have been “piloting” (pun intended) AI enabled fighter jets in real-life dog fights against human F-16 pilots.

“the best pilot you’re ever going to find is going to take a few tenths of a second to do something. The AI is going to do it in a microsecond — it’s gonna be orders of magnitude better performance“

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Pentagon takes AI dogfighting to next level in real-world flight tests against human F-16 pilot

Flight tests conducted by the Defense Advanced Research Agency, the U.S. Air Force and their industry partners have demonstrated safe and effective employment of an autonomous fighter jet, including in “nose-to-nose” dogfighting against a human F-16 pilot, according to officials.

Hans posted an update in the group Futurists Corner: @dfukushima we might want to take a look at one of the […]

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:33:12 -0400

@dfukushima we might want to take a look at one of the legs on the Autonomous Imagine If… Seems they are already growing livers inside the lymph nodes, so perhaps they will skirt the possible future we envisioned. All joking aside, this one is relevant for a lot of our work in futures and pretty cool fact to get people thinking about what is possible.

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This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People

Donor livers are in short supply for transplants. A startup is attempting to grow new ones in people instead.

Hans posted an update in the group Futurists Corner: The break between "liberal arts" and everything else […]

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:11:30 -0400

The break between “liberal arts” and everything else often comes up in conversation (although, I find that those attacking the liberal arts don’t have a real understanding of what that term encompasses). It was interesting to see both the NYT and HBR emphasizing the importance and value of philosophy for those involved in scientific…

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Why Engineers Should Study Philosophy

The ability to develop crisp mental models around the problems you want to solve and understanding the why before you start working on the how is an increasingly critical skill, especially in the age of AI. Coding is one of … Continue reading

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Future of Work: I find it interesting often training is the […]

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:32:58 -0400

I find it interesting often training is the usual recommendation for addressing performance challenges. There is a model that was developed by Robert Mager and Peter Pipe, two well-known scholars in the area of performance improvement, that some forward-thinking organizations use to help discern when training is most appropriate and when it…

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Mager and Pipe's Model

In the book of Analyzing Performance Problems, Mager and Pipe introduced a model for analyzing performance problem ( Mager & Pipe, 1997 ) . The model is presented as a comprehensive flow chart with...

Zachary posted an update in the group Data Wizardry: Crunching Numbers, Crafting Insights: A buddy shared this with me this morning. It's […]

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:12:14 -0400

A buddy shared this with me this morning. It’s very interesting in and of itself but also brings up several data viz concepts.

What bucketization is most useful?

Which color coding conveys information most efficiently?

How do you deal with multiple outputs (walk, transit, locations)?

How did they construct this block-level aggregation when the…

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Close - Travel Time Map (beta)

Close travel time map. Find neighborhoods where you can walk, bike, or take public transit to the amenities that matter most to you.

John posted an update: DoD published their new Commercial Space […]

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:58:51 -0400

DoD published their new Commercial Space Integration Strategy on Monday. A few thoughts:

This is guidance and doesn’t fund anything. It will be interesting to see how organizations like AFRL reference it or not when advocating for budgets.
It’s funny that of the four “foundational principles to guide decision-making” the first is balance -…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Tangent: Hello, folks! Does anyone have contacts for opinion […]

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:24:42 -0400

Hello, folks! Does anyone have contacts for opinion editors at national or beltway publications that they’d be willing to share? Toffler Associates is working with the Postal Regulatory Commission, the regulator of the United States Postal Service, to strengthen their external communications. The Commission’s Public Affairs and…

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Hans: I enjoyed reading this detailed look at the MGM hack […]

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:31:51 -0400

I enjoyed reading this detailed look at the MGM hack from back in September. This was top of mind for many of our infrastructure clients when it happened; interesting to see the story as more details come to light. @wswaim @dzakharov @smorgan

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Hans: Saw this article in the NYT Book Review, and I thought […]

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:11:36 -0400

Saw this article in the NYT Book Review, and I thought it was appropriate – not only for “Think Like a Futurist” at NSA, but also for the broader efforts we are making across the firm with clients and potential clients. Fiction is such a critical part of broadening the mind and opening up to potential futures, but I think it is often…

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This Is the Way the World Ends (According to Novelists)

A new kind of disaster fiction is serving as scenario planning for real global crises. Call it the apocalyptic systems thriller.

Zachary posted an update in the group Data Wizardry: Crunching Numbers, Crafting Insights: Given this is the intended group for data nerds, I figure […]

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:56:10 -0400

Given this is the intended group for data nerds, I figure it makes sense to share this here. Battle 3 of the 2024 Excel World Championship was this morning (too early to watch live). If you’ve never watched one of these before, it’s an interesting window into the excitement analysts feel when working on…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: Here's a recent article published by GovCIO […]

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:36:54 -0400

Here’s a recent article published by GovCIO that illustrates one of our AFRL Executive Sponsor’s, Ms. Alexis Bonnell’s, perspective on AI as “augmented intelligence” designed to “supplement and to complement” human capabilities rather than to replace them!

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Agencies Want to 'Demystify' Generative AI to See Greater Adoption

Managing concerns over generative AI capabilities requires sharing best practices and use cases for workflows.

Dmitriy posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: Will be very interesting to see how these pilots […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:41:57 -0400

Will be very interesting to see how these pilots are received by customers/stakeholders:

DHS AI roadmap stakes claim to “lead” government in responsible AI use (federalnewsnetwork.com)

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DHS AI roadmap stakes claim to “lead” government in responsible AI use

Multiple use cases, ranging from immigration processing to emergency management, are envisioned under the DHS AI roadmap.

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: At our AFRL client, we are noticing that leadership […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:06:35 -0400

At our AFRL client, we are noticing that leadership is focused on encouraging employees to “just experiment” with AI, but not necessarily providing the context for its use. To help with this challenge, the team has developed a learning map which helps employees better understand how AI can be leveraged in their current jobs, as well as the…

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Unknown Member posted an update in the group Future of Work: At our AFRL client, we are noticing that leadership […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:01:17 -0400

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Unknown Member posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: Here are 16 AI courses that NVIDIA just recently […]

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:11:32 -0400

Here are 16 AI courses that NVIDIA just recently released for FREE!

(Although the article states that only 5 of them “are actually worth their weight in gold.”) 😛

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NVIDIA Just Launched FREE Courses in AI 🎓📚

NVIDIA, the company that is at the 🫀 of the AI revolution, recently made learning Artificial...

Jalal posted an update: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325135059.htm

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:25:08 -0400

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325135059.htm

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Scientists deliver quantum algorithm to develop new materials and chemistry

Scientists published the Cascaded Variational Quantum Eigensolver (CVQE) algorithm in a recent article, expected to become a powerful tool to investigate the physical properties in electronic systems.

John posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: […]

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:12:25 -0400

Why it’s impossible to review AIs, and why TechCrunch is doing it anyway | TechCrunch

TechCrunch walks through their methodology for evaluating LLM platforms. This is valuable to anyone who has to talk to a client or an internal stakeholder about the relative capabilities of different models:

“As such, the Gemini, or ChatGPT, or Claude we review…

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Why it's impossible to review AIs, and why TechCrunch is doing it anyway | TechCrunch

Every week seems to bring with it a new AI model, and the technology has unfortunately outpaced our ability to evaluate it comprehensively.

John posted an update: This is an interesting perspective on possible futures […]

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:28:37 -0400

This is an interesting perspective on possible futures for the aerospace, automotive, and defense engineering industry, offered by Capgemini, a former employer of mine.

My only critique is that it seems a little too focused on soft trends (“People, businesses and governments are increasingly concerned
about the impact of human activity on…

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Engineering the next for automotive, aerospace and defense

Intelligent industryEngineering the Nextfor automotive, aerospace and defenseDownload full report13 MB pdfDownload overview2 MB pdf

Jalal posted an update: https://www.mitsloanme.com/events/nexttech-summit-2024/

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 19:31:27 -0400

https://www.mitsloanme.com/events/nexttech-summit-2024/

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NextTech Summit 2024

The Middle East region’s foremost summit focused on emerging technologies and their immense potential.

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Hilary posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: I've learned a lot of this through trial and error -- […]

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:51:42 -0400

I’ve learned a lot of this through trial and error — would have been good to have it sooner! https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-write-better-chatgpt-prompts-in-5-steps/

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How to write better ChatGPT prompts in 5 steps

There's an art to making the most from AI. Here's how to up your prompt-writing game.

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Jalal posted an update: I'll moderate a Government panel at Quantum Tech on […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:20:33 -0400

I’ll moderate a Government panel at Quantum Tech on April 25 in DC.

https://www.alphaevents.com/events-quantumtechus/agenda/day-2

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Quantum.Tech USA 2024 » MAIN CONFERENCE AGENDA DAY 1 - Thursday April 25th

Discover the Future of Secure Communications: Join us for an immersive one-day Quantum Cryptography Bootcamp in the heart of Washington, D.C., where cutting-edge quantum technology meets the world of cybersecurity. In an era of unprecedented technological advancement, quantum computing poses both … Continue reading

Maria posted an update: In my recent DCRO Corporate risk certification class, […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:56:17 -0400

In my recent DCRO Corporate risk certification class, we conducted a TTX about the launch of a AI product. We each represented a different executive in role play. The CEO (AI CEO) processed all of the insight and recommendations, processed external relative data, and produced recommendations. When we think about uniquely human skills and…

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Dalibor posted an update in the group Data Wizardry: Crunching Numbers, Crafting Insights: It is not only about PowerBI and Tableau. Here is the […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:28:46 -0400

It is not only about PowerBI and Tableau. Here is the link with an overview of the most commonly used data visualization tools, along with all the pros and cons and related examples. https://www.toptal.com/designers/data-visualization/data-visualization-tools

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A Complete Overview of the Best Data Visualization Tools | Toptal®

Data visualization tools provide designers with an easier way to create visual representations of large data sets. When dealing with data sets that include hundreds of thousands or millions of data points, automating the process of creating a visualization makes … Continue reading

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Unknown Member posted an update in the group Science Fiction Recommendations: Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! If you've had a chance to […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:51:49 -0400

Hello, sci-fi enthusiasts! If you’ve had a chance to see Dune Part 1 and Part 2, I’m curious what you thought about the subtle references to organic vs. inorganic computing. I was surprised that there weren’t more overt references to the Butlerian Jihad, the war between humans and “thinking machines” and “sentient computers” in the…

Owen posted an update: Lets talk about WEALTH! A globally estimated $90 […]

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:50:02 -0400

Lets talk about WEALTH! A globally estimated $90 TRILLION DOLLARS will be transferred to Millennials alone from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers (https://www.knightfrank.com/research/article/2024-02-28-how-will-millennials-spend-us90-trillion ) over the next 20 years. This presents a few massive implications for the next twenty…

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How will millennials spend US$90 trillion?

Making sense of the latest trends in property and economics from around the globe

Martin posted an update: From the WaPo:As the conflict enters its third […]

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 22:35:14 -0400

From the WaPo:

As the conflict enters its third year, Pentagon officials have realized that the United States’ battlefield calculations need to evolve, our colleague Alex Horton reports. “The U.S. military is undertaking an expansive revision of its approach to war fighting, having largely abandoned the counterinsurgency playbook that was a…

Maria posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: Convergence of critical infrastructure, specifically […]

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:52:44 -0400

Convergence of critical infrastructure, specifically power generation/transmission with demands coming from increased and forecasted Gen AI data centers. BLUF we don’t have enough power generation assets in US and most of their capital planning and LT plans have under estimated MWH demands. It will put pressure on future rate cases and…

Unknown Member posted an update in the group Future of Work: Team TA,I wanted to share with you a Future of Work […]

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:12:06 -0400

Team TA,

I wanted to share with you a Future of Work case study for human capital organizations. From an OPM perspective, it describes some of the characteristics of a forward-thinking HR organization and then links some of those characteristics to work we’ve completed at AFRL.

Would love any feedback about how we might use this case study to…

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Caby posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: Hello friends, My client at DLA is hosting a […]

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:10:36 -0500

Hello friends,

My client at DLA is hosting a artificial intelligence hackathon! If anyone has any vendors companies or organizations who might be interested in learning more about the effort, please share this link to their BAA which is accepting white papers on capabilities!

https://sam.gov/opp/2ae28149a4f244998dc18740c8cf88e8/view

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Elise posted an update: Greetings, all! Does anyone have examples of […]

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:26:25 -0500

Greetings, all! Does anyone have examples of effective employee recognition programs that you have either developed for a client or observed in your career?

I’m putting together some thoughts on the topic for my federal client and would love to include effective examples that TA has encountered. Have you seen a recognition program that…