Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that artificial intelligence is accelerating the work of America's intelligence services. Speaking at a technology conference, she emphasized the potential of AI programs to reduce costs and allow intelligence officers to concentrate on information gathering and analysis. Gabbard noted her past frustrations with the often slow pace of intelligence work, a challenge she continues to address.
Gabbard highlighted specific applications of AI, such as managing human resource programs and pre-screening sensitive documents for declassification. She cited the release of tens of thousands of pages related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, as an example.
AI significantly expedited the document review process, which experts initially predicted would take months or even years. The technology scanned the documents to identify any classified material, allowing for a much faster declassification process than manual review.
The intelligence community already utilizes numerous private-sector technologies, and Gabbard expressed her desire to strengthen these partnerships. Her goal is to leverage existing tools to enable intelligence professionals to focus on tasks that require their unique expertise.
Gabbard, who oversees 18 intelligence agencies, is committed to reforming America's spy services. Since taking office this year, she has established a task force to evaluate operational changes and increase declassification efforts. She has also made personnel changes and restructured the team responsible for preparing the President’s Daily Brief to enhance her direct control.
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