Marines get the green light to be ‘Phantoms’ at Air Force’s AI accelerator
An artificial intelligence hub led by the Department of the Air Force and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is opening its doors to Marine Corps participation, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Until recently, the only active-duty members of the military tapped to participate in the DAF-MIT AI Accelerator were airmen and guardians. However, two Marines have been selected to be part of the next cohort of so-called “Phantoms.” Over a five-month period, they will conduct research and be expected to ultimately produce a “publishable impact paper” about their work, according to a release.
“Marines have always been innovators, from amphibious operations to naval aviation, and will continue to carry on that tradition,” Lt. Gen. Matthew Glavy, deputy commandant for information, said in a statement. “AI presents yet another opportunity for Marines to showcase their ability to fuse technology, people and processes to generate favorable outcomes across the competition continuum.”