BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS


When it comes to compliance, AI helps ensure adherence to complex regulatory requirements by automatically verifying documentation and processes, reducing the likelihood of penal- ties and delays.


Finally, AI-optimized logistics and supply chain management streamline inventory control, transportation routes and resource allocation, cutting costs and ensuring timely delivery of critical equipment and support.


Of course, there is also the broader, more general use of AI that transcends mission-type. Generative AI used in tandem with large language models promote efficient content production across modes such as text, image and video generation using text-based data.


THE INTEGRITY IMPERATIVE: GUARDRAILS FOR A NEW ERA Tese benefits, however, come with inherent risks. AI systems are only as good as the data they’re trained on, and biased data can


lead to biased outcomes, potentially impacting decisions related to arms transfers, training programs and partner relationships. Furthermore, the “black box” nature of some AI algorithms can make it difficult to understand why a particular decision was made, hindering accountability.


Here is where integrity becomes paramount. Ensuring integrity and embedding safeguards into the development and deployment of AI for FMS is vital to maintaining trust, accountability and operational effectiveness.


High-quality, representative data is the foundation of reliable AI systems, making data validation and bias mitigation essential to preventing discriminatory outcomes and flawed decisions. Te ability to understand and explain the reasoning behind an AI model’s predictions, or Explainable AI, should be prioritized, allowing stakeholders to understand how AI-driven conclusions are reached—an important factor in building trust with partner nations and internal decision-makers.


MORE EFFICIENT FMS


A Bradley M2A2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle in Gasinci, Croatia, on August 26, 2024. Sixty-two Bradleys will be refurbished in Croatia as part of an FMS case with the USASAC. AI can benefit the FMS process by increasing efficiency, enhancing decision-making and reducing operational risks. (Photo by Sarah Zaler, USASAC)


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