CIA's Chief Technology Officer on AI, Innovation, & Partnerships for Security | Technovation 904

As technical surveillance, AI, and advanced technologies become increasingly ubiquitous, the CIA, as a human intelligence organization, must be equipped to address these challenges. Through public and private collaborations, the agency is integrating critical technologies essential for national security. In this episode of Technovation, host Peter High welcomes Nand Mulchandani, the first-ever Chief Technology Officer at the CIA. Nand discusses his role working closely with Director William Burns to oversee the CIA’s technological advancements. Drawing on his Silicon Valley experience, Nand shares how the agency fosters innovation, builds relationships with tech companies, and adapts to the evolving challenges of great power competition, particularly with China. He explores the transformative role of AI, data analytics, and other technologies in national security while emphasizing the need for cultural change within the agency to tackle future threats. Tune in to hear insights from a leader at the forefront of both national security and cutting-edge technology.

0:00:00 Introduction
0:02:15 Nand’s Background and Role at the CIA
0:07:40 CIA’s Integration of Technology and Human Intelligence
0:15:20 Driving Organizational and Cultural Change at the CIA
0:22:35 Public-Private Partnerships: Silicon Valley and Government
0:30:10 The Role of AI and Data in National Security
0:40:05 Challenges and Future of Technology in Government

An audio-only version of this interview is available as episode 904 of Metis Strategy’s podcast, #Technovation with Peter High. Learn more at http://bit.ly/Technovation-904.

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