FGT 11/10/24 - Advancing Federal Science | Modernizing Defense | Navigating the AI "Gold Rush"

Ann Dunkin, CIO at the Department of Energy, discusses how the DOE uses high-performance computing, including supercomputing and quantum technology, to advance research in areas like climate science and energy production, while managing infrastructure and cybersecurity challenges. Katie Bowen, GM at Synack, highlights how DevSecOps practices are modernizing the DoD by improving software quality and delivery speed, while addressing the risks of AI integration through secure and ethical implementation. Lori Wade, CDO at ODNI, explores the AI "gold rush" in the Intelligence Community, stressing the importance of balancing technological investments with foundational elements like skilled personnel, data infrastructure, and cybersecurity to ensure sustainable growth.