The AI Leadership Podcast

Frank makes the case that acquisition strategy is a principal driver of success against the government's #1 AI challenge. And he gives practical tips on creating or evaluating an acquisition strategy. But first, he offers a strategic perspective on recent announcements from Apple, OpenAI, and Google. GSA FEDSIM: https://fedsim.gsa.gov/ NRO Acquisition Research Center: https://www.nro.gov/Work-with-NRO/Acquisition-Research-Center/ Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ X: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://rb.gy/9hjior

Chris and Frank are back from winter break with three strategic AI observations from the wild; how to drive results with GenAI while mitigating risk; and a big announcement on their next book. Quantization - a compression technique for models: https://shorturl.at/kmyJS AI and electrical power: https://rb.gy/88zxj0 AI quality - an approach to constitutional AI: https://rb.gy/kkk1tj Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://rb.gy/9hjior

Chris summarizes his career, giving insight to knowledge and skills that prepared him for AI leadership. He discusses how he thinks about and goes about managing retirement including an emphasis on health and wellness. The better cholesterol test you didn’t know you needed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/08/apo-b-cholesterol-test/ Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-National-Security-Competition-Government/dp/1484288130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F3EZPPHECRAU&keywords=winning+the+national+security+ai+competition&qid=1697657827&sprefix=winning+the+national+%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

Frank defines the core task of AI work and applies it to a major decision he and his wife must make. Using Data Types and Scales for Analysis and Decision Making (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zUzMkhMpNFAdtyHuxGu3Tawa1ICruJh4/view?usp=sharing Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-National-Security-Competition-Government/dp/1484288130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F3EZPPHECRAU&keywords=winning+the+national+security+ai+competition&qid=1697657827&sprefix=winning+the+national+%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

Frank explains the power of questions; the two questions that fundamentally changed how he approached retirement; and implications for his life in retirement. Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-National-Security-Competition-Government/dp/1484288130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F3EZPPHECRAU&keywords=winning+the+national+security+ai+competition&qid=1697657827&sprefix=winning+the+national+%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

Chris and Frank summarize some of their observations from training and discussing AI with hundreds of executives over the summer. Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC Book: https://www.amazon.com/Winning-National-Security-Competition-Government/dp/1484288130/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2F3EZPPHECRAU&keywords=winning+the+national+security+ai+competition&qid=1697657827&sprefix=winning+the+national+%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

Chris and Frank provide a framework you can use to plan LLM implementation at scale. They also outline the guts of a new course: ChatGPT & LLMs - An Implementation Guide for Leaders. Exciting news about a free webinar at the end of the pod. We are hosting free webinars on 11 and 12 July to preview the course and give you and other leaders information you can immediately put into practice. Webinar capacity is limited, so register now for one of the two dates! Register: July 12 - 12:00pm EST: https://www.aileaders.com/registration-page-ff799a75-f287-409b-ae75-eb0dafde2fb5 Register: July 13 - 6:30pm EST: https://www.aileaders.com/registration-page-5872f7db-97aa-4ee8-abc4-41481d2c3560 www.aileaders.com

Chris chips in from the gym and Frank previews a new course focusing on helping leaders guide the implementation of ChatGPT/LLMs Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC

Chris' story demonstrates that non-STEM majors can become strong AI leaders. Using Chris' career journey, Frank & Chris discuss five ways to develop your leadership in AI. Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC

Much of the commentary about ChatGPT / large language models is mistaken or misguided. In this short episode, Chris & Frank provide some clarity for leaders. Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC

Hon. Robert Work Former Deputy Sec. of Defense and NSCAI Vice Chair outlines the global AI competition and potential for losing.

Remote and hybrid work is a reality. What three things must AI leaders do in this environment? Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6X... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC

"Robotic dogs are taking over the military." Really? We go well below the headline and offer insights on AI and autonomous systems. Website: https://www.aileaders.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ai4leaders-podcast/id1669626971 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ElTn6Xat6uQmoH0NS6Y5U?si=05780c4f7632461f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090485471268 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aileadersllc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiLeadersLLC

How does AI fit in the enormous range of analyses performed in national security? Chris and Frank provide five suitability factors for using AI in operations, and then discuss those factors relative to analyzing the origin of Covid and Iraq's nuclear weapons program. Learn more about Chris' and Frank's courses for AI leadership in national security: https://www.aileaders.com/sp-v4

Every AI leader has to navigate the tension between hype, realism and dismissiveness of technology. Chris & Frank use the Chinese Balloon incident to illustrate how to do this and in the process of doing so, give you some valuable domain knowledge.

Ideas for AI are everywhere. The question for leaders - What ideas do you select for funded projects? Episode #5 focuses on project selection.

Conceptualizing the use of AI models is much easier than producing a useful result. Chris and Frank explore the challenges in AI model implementation using a multi-year application of AI models to stock market data.

General Berger, Marine Corps Commandant, wrote about bold changes required in military recruiting. Uniformed personnel are the heart of U.S. combat power. How might AI help? Come think with Chris and Frank about this strategic issue. "Recruiting Requires Bold Changes" By General David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/november/recruiting-requires-bold-changes

ChatGPT - What is it? How does it work? How should leaders think about it? Chris and Frank answer these questions and more, including a demo of ChatGPT.

What books are available to help you lead AI programs and projects or leverage AI in your mission? For those working in U.S. and allied national security, what is tailored to your unique mission needs? Chris and Frank answer these questions and more, giving you a good appreciation for the published works on leading AI and enabling you to use what best suits your needs.