DAF-MIT AI Accelerator tackles challenge of cultivating, growing world-class AI workforce

This month, the Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator commenced their Lead AI pilot.

This pilot, hosted by the AI Accelerator's Education Research team, is geared towards commanders, senior non-commissioned officers, and civilians in senior leadership roles. The team received over 1,400 applicants and selected 200 participants to formulate a diverse cohort across the DAF, sister services, Defense Department schoolhouse faculty members, and other government organizations.

The Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator logo.

The Department of the Air Force-Massachusetts Institute of Technology Artificial Intelligence Accelerator logo. (Contributed graphic)

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