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Project Maven: Pentagon's AI target identification program

Project Maven, a Pentagon initiative launched in 2017, utilizes advanced computer vision algorithms to analyze satellite imagery and detect targets. The program, also known as the Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team, is now under the National Geospatial Agency. It aims to identify and track movement from various forms of visual data, including video and radar. AI

IMPACT This program demonstrates the application of AI in defense for target identification and tracking.

RANK_REASON The item describes an existing government AI program, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Project Maven: Pentagon's AI target identification program

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    https://www. independent.co.uk/news/world/a mericas/project-maven-ai-us-airstrike-iraq-anthropic-b2929138.html icymi: What is # ProjectMaven ? Established by the Pentagon in 2017, the Algorithmic Warfare Cross Functional Team - better known as Project Maven - was adopted by the N…