Project STORM

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) has become pivotal in defense and security, the need for a comprehensive and contextual understanding of AI risks is critical. Our project, with its primary objective to develop a comprehensive risk management schema, is at the forefront of addressing this need to ensure that warfighters and defense personnel are equipped with the most relevant and actionable insights. The product of our work will be a user-friendly, mission-specific schema. This tool offers a holistic perspective on the risks of AI-enabled technologies, pinpointing sources of risk and suggesting appropriate mitigations. This tailored approach is not just a theoretical framework; it is a practical solution for defense personnel who need reliable and specific risk assessments in their operations.

Our team was involved with the creation of NIST’s AI RMF and the NSF’s recent convergence accelerator to shape federal funding to support research into the Ethical Design of Artificial Intelligence (EDAI). We are well-versed in sociotechnical approaches to emerging technology and have extensive grant-funded experience across technologies including cyber, robotics, space, artificial intelligence, and domains including security, policing, and defense.

This work is supported by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO)'s Tradewinds program. Tradewinds is the Department of Defense's framework for sourcing, funding, and developing solutions to challenges in the artificial intelligence/machine learning, digital, and data analytics space. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Defense, CDAO, or Tradewinds program.