The CDAO's toolkit to help users and decision makers assess and enhance their readiness for adopting emerging AI technologies.

In 2020, the Department of Defense (DoD) became the first military in the world to adopt ethical principles for the use of AI in military operations. The CDAO leads DoD efforts to operationalize its commitment to Responsible AI (RAI) by creating policy, tools, and training for DoD components.

The CDAO aims to lead digital transformation across the Department by developing key data and analytics products and creating a reliable, platform-agnostic analytics ecosystem for its users.

Feb 4, 2022 · The memorandum, published on defense.gov, outlines how the chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, or CDAO, is charged with making sure DOD supports such an enterprise. John Sherman ...

Nov 18, 2024 · The CDAO is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for all matters relating to DoD adoption and integration of data, analytics, and AI capabilities to generate competitive advantage.

Dec 11, 2024 · CDAO leverages relevant dual-use commercial technologies and novel operating models to enable all DoD organizations to quickly develop, test, integrate and deliver secure, data, analytic, and AI...

Apr 9, 2024 · ARLINGTON, Va. – In a ceremony held today at the Pentagon, Dr. Radha Plumb was officially sworn in as the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer...

Dec 8, 2021 · The CDAO will serve as the Department's senior official responsible for strengthening and integrating data, artificial intelligence, and digital solutions in the Department.

Jan 24, 2025 · Broadly, Advana is a complex data warehouse that also arms the military, defense officials and their approved partners with decision-support analytics, visualizations and data-driven tools.. In September 2024, CDAO leaders unveiled a new Advana re-compete plan designed around funding up to $15 billion in contracts to a diverse range of companies over …

The CDAO enables the DoD’s adoption of data, analytics, and AI by setting formal standards, delivering best practices, building templates and tools, and defining acquisition pathways to deliver capabilities directly to DoD users.