(Getty Images) IARPA to develop novel AI that automatically generates tips to improve intel reports The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) has a new REASON program. Jan 6, 2023 By Brandi Vincent
The White House and Eisenhower Executive Office Building in October 2021. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) White House proposes biotech specialist as inaugural ARPA-H director Renee Wegrzyn will be tasked with shaping ARPA-H‘s research portfolio to develop biomedical innovations preventing, detecting and treating diseases including cancer. Sep 12, 2022 By Dave Nyczepir
House destroyed by the passage of a hurricane in Florida (Getty Images) New intel program will tap AI to help personnel ‘walk through’ unfamiliar areas before they arrive FedScoop got a preview of a new 42-month research program that kicks off this week. Jun 21, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) Jason Matheny to serve Biden White House in national security and tech roles Jason Matheny will take on several roles in the White House focused on technology and national security. Mar 9, 2021 By Jackson Barnett
(Getty Images) IARPA hires Catherine Marsh as its next director Marsh was the agency's deputy director from 2013 to 2015, and since had been working at the CIA. Nov 25, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Key to AI development is investing in the right things, former IARPA director says When it comes to AI investments, it is all about where you put the money not just how much. Jun 27, 2019 By Jackson Barnett
(tablexxnx / Flickr) IARPA wants AI to keep its eye on that construction project The agency wants to be able to automatically detect anthropogenic activities across the globe. Apr 17, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Getty Images) IARPA launches second edition of drone surveillance challenge Last year's challenge didn't solve the problem the agency wanted solved. Mar 18, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
(Terry Johnston / Flickr) Mirror mirror on the wall, which is the best credibility assessment tool of them all? A new IARPA challenge looks for methods to determine how well technologies that assess trustworthiness actually work. Jan 17, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
Photo by Noirathsi’s Eye/Flickr Intelligence agency wants software to thwart AI trojan attacks In this case a trojan can be something physical — such as a sticky note affixed to a stop sign — that could alter the technology’s perception… Dec 10, 2018 By Carten Cordell