DARPAConnect

DARPAConnect Corner: Accelerating Impact: DARPA's Approach to Transition and Commercialization

This virtual session will explore how DARPA rapidly transforms breakthrough technologies from the lab into impactful, real-world applications. You will learn about DARPA's innovative processes for nurturing cutting-edge research, fostering collaborations with industry partners, and leveraging unique funding models that accelerate the commercialization of early-stage innovations. Plus, gain valuable insights into the strategies that bridge the gap between defense research and market-ready solutions, driving advancements that not only strengthen national security but also benefit the broader economy. Speakers: Jennifer Thabet, Program Director, Small Business Programs Office Sha-Chelle Manning, Chief, Commercial Strategy Office Benjamin "Bach" Bishop, Deputy Director, Adaptive Capabilities Office Robert Gerbracht, US Marine Corps Operational Liaison Tejas Patel, Program Manager, Information Innovation Office (I2O) Join Us: Date: April 30th, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: DARPAConnect Corner Live Webinar

Human/AI Alignment workshop

Join the conversation on AI alignment at our upcoming workshop at the IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence this May! We’re hosting the session, “ Human Alignment in AI Decision-Making Systems: An Inter-disciplinary Approach towards Trustworthy AI. ” All who are interested are welcome to attend. As AI continues to play a growing role in decision-making—both in everyday life and high-stakes environments—ensuring its alignment with human decision-makers is more critical than ever. But what does AI alignment really mean? What would it take to confidently delegate high-stakes decisions to AI systems? Our upcoming workshop brings together experts from computer science, AI, psychology, and the social sciences to tackle some of the biggest questions in AI alignment: Can AI truly align with human values? If so, which ones? How does AI alignment impact trust and delegation? What are the ethical, legal, and societal implications of alignment? How can we develop better models, metrics, and frameworks to measure and improve AI alignment? We’re calling on researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to join us in shaping the future of human-aligned AI. This workshop will feature engaging discussions, research presentations, and keynotes from leaders in the field. More details at https://sites.google.com/view/ieee-cai-2025-workshop/about .