Air Force’s Lt. Col. Frank Jamerson on integrating AI to boost battle network defenses

Lt. Col. Frank Jamerson discussed the Department of Air Force’s (DAF) Battle Network’s use of AI to enhance cybersecurity and decision-making. AI is employed to speed up the OODA Loop, particularly in identifying threats and anomalies. The DAF also leverages agentic AI to process data more efficiently. Ethical considerations and responsible AI implementation are crucial, with the DOD providing guidelines and a toolkit. Diversity in data sets and human oversight are emphasized to ensure AI’s reliability and alignment with ethical standards. The goal is to integrate AI without eliminating human oversight, maintaining continuous monitoring similar to traditional IT practices.