CHATGPT IN DOD ACQUISITIONS
Teams of data scientists and engineers then adjust the model through a process called training and fine-tuning. Tey adjust the data and the parameters that the model uses to make calcula- tions, so that it can make increasingly more accurate predictions or decisions on new text data. Tey repeat the process millions of times until it can accurately predict the next word with high probability. Once the model is trained and fine-tuned, it can be used to perform various language tasks. For example, it can be used to generate coherent and realistic text, answer questions and summarize large amounts of text.
Most users access ChatGPT through a simple and free text prompt on a web browser, while companies like Microsoft have begun integrating AI into their software services. Microsoft recently announced a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI and will deploy ChatGPT models across its consumer and enter- prise products like Bing search engine and Microsoft Teams. Tis investment is estimated to be valued over $10 billion and high- lights the growing demand for advanced language models.
OPPORTUNITIES AND USE CASES Although ChatGPT is currently the industry leader in language models, other companies are catching up. In the near future, we can expect greater access to these language models and more integration with many of the software tools that we are already familiar with. As they become more advanced, language models also will be tailorable to specific styles, genres and domains (like DOD acquisition). Some people speculate that language models will become the “calculators of writing.” Tey predict that, simi- larly to how we rely on calculators to do most of our mathematical calculations today, in the future we will rely on language models to do most of our writing.
I recently surveyed a group of acquisition officers to gather their perspectives on how language models could be employed in defense acquisitions. Teir feedback proved to be informa- tive, with several noteworthy insights shared. For instance, some expressed interest in integrating AI or ChatGPT into the contract writing system to help draft performance statements of work or to write requirements. Others felt that ChatGPT could aid in market research to identify innovative solutions for addressing capability gaps. Another potential application mentioned was using ChatGPT’s analytical power to develop realistic and attain- able requirements and criteria for source selection. Furthermore, some suggested that ChatGPT could be used to assist with writ- ing standard forms, including single acquisition management plans and test and evaluation master plans, as well as to help foreign vendors navigate systems like
SAM.gov and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.
It is worth noting that some acquisition professionals are already leveraging ChatGPT to increase their productivity, albeit not for official purposes. Tey are using it for personal projects, research and idea generation. One officer used ChatGPT to find recent Government Accountability Office reports and to simplify tech- nical language into more accessible terms. Another officer used ChatGPT to create a notional statement of objectives for a poten- tial prototype project, which they found to be highly useful. One officer’s spouse even used ChatGPT to write her resume, which turned out better than if her partner had written it. Finally, many appreciated ChatGPT’s simplicity and efficiency in providing quick, accurate answers.
REVOLUTIONIZING REALITY
As artificial intelligence advances, language models like ChatGPT will revolutionize defense acquisitions and contracting by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks. (Image by the author)
I have personally used ChatGPT to assist in writing articles like this one, holiday messages to my workforce, promotion speeches, social media posts, sympathy cards, love notes to my wife and even a book. Tis saved me hundreds of hours and resulted in better products than I could have ever done myself. My personal
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