Army launches pilot program to explore generative AI for acquisition activities

WASHINGTON - Ms. Jennifer Swanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Data, Engineering and Software, announced today the launch of a pilot program aimed at exploring innovative applications of generative artificial intelligence for Army acquisition activities.

The new program will use LIGER, a cutting-edge generative AI tool that harnesses the power of advanced technology, data analytics, machine learning and natural language processing. LIGER is designed to deliver tailored responses that are highly relevant to specific topics, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of information retrieval and analysis.

"By utilizing LIGER, we aim to streamline our acquisition processes while enhancing the accuracy of information," said Swanson. "The ability to query curated document sets for generating new content, along with providing citations, will ensure that our outputs are not only accurate but also easily fact-checked."

This pilot program is aligned with the Army CIOs generative AI initiative and serves as an opportunity for AI experimentation and feedback by allowing participants to simplify repetitive and time-consuming tasks such as drafting contracts and policies. Deployed in an IL5 secure cloud environment, LIGER can handle controlled unclassified information data, ensuring that sensitive information is managed with the highest level of security.

The pilot includes customizable user-access controls to protect "need to know" information, ensuring that data security and confidentiality are paramount. Additionally, the pilot will focus on identifying and calling out potential "hallucinations" or erroneous outputs, thereby increasing the reliability of AI-generated content.

The pilot program will aim to:

• Enhance information retrieval by utilizing LIGER to streamline access to critical information relevant to acquisition activities.

• Promote innovation by encouraging the exploration of novel applications of AI in acquisitions.

• Facilitate collaboration by fostering a collaborative environment for stakeholders to share insights and best practices regarding AI integration.

• Improve accuracy by implementing mechanisms to provide citations, ensuring the integrity and verifiability of generated content.

The Army's Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology is committed to leveraging advanced technologies to improve efficiency and support the U.S. Army's mission. This pilot program represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of acquisition activities through the transformative power of generative AI in a measured and thoughtful way.

For more information about the pilot program, please contact Mr. Jamal Beck at [email protected].

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