Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Opportunities and Challenges for Government Contractors
Presented by the NVTC Digital Transformation Community
As the federal government seeks to increase their investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology, federal agencies and industry are presented with new legal, policy and business issues and risks to address. During this event, we will discuss key opportunities and challenges related to the federal government’s acquisition of AI/ML technology; the role of ethics, transparency, and trust in government contracting for AI solutions; challenges related to government data rights and intellectual property; current AI research and development efforts, and the role entities like the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) play in scaling and standardizing AI adoption. In addition, we will share several best practices from the commercial technology sector.
Speaker:
Will Roberts, Acquisitions Chief, JAIC, Office of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer
Roberts is
responsible for ensuring that acquisition pathways and methodologies are
centered on the JAIC mission of providing AI capabilities to the warfighter and
DoD workforce. The work includes
creating enabling guides, advice, and contract vehicles to assist the DoD
services in the unique nature of AI as an emerging technology and how to tailor
DoD contracting to meet this need.
Previously, Roberts was a Contracting Officer (CO) for the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
(SAF), and worked Acquisition policy for the Department of Defense Education
Activity (DoDEA) where he provided expertise on service acquisition policy for
DoDEA. Additionally, he drafted the Service Acquisition Strategy (SAS) and
Procurement Policy Memorandum (PPM) for the agency that incorporated current
Federal procurement laws and policies and provided clear guidance and templates
to ensure accurate reporting on elements such as Inherently Governmental
Functions (IGFs), critical functions, and personal services.
Moderator:
Alexander O. Canizares, Senior Counsel, Perkins Coie, LLP
Networking Sponsor:
Washington Technology
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