EPISODE 1: WHAT IS AI AND WHY IS IT ESSENTIAL
The inaugural NITRD Podcast kicks off with our AI series with an episode exploring the essentials of artificial intelligence (AI) and its critical role today.
Join us as Faisal Dsouza, the AI tech coordinator introduces the AI Interagency Working Group (IWG) co-chairs — Michael Littman, Steven Lee, and John Garofolo — who will dive into what AI is and why it is pivotal for our future. This episode highlights the AI IWG’s mission to bolster U.S. leadership and global competitiveness in AI through coordinated Federal R&D efforts.
Tune in to learn how Federal agencies drive AI advancements, collaborate with industry and academia, and maintain the United States’ leading position in AI research. Don’t miss this insightful journey into the heart of AI innovation and its transformative impact on our world.
Faisal D’Souza
Technical Coordinator
National Coordination Office
Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program
John Garofolo
Senior Adviser for Applied Analytics Programs
Information Technology Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Steven Lee
Program Manager in Applied Mathematics
Office of Advanced Scientific Computing Research
Department of Energy, Office of Science
Michael Littman
Division Director
Information and Intelligent Systems (CISE/IIS)
National Science Foundation