2024 DARPA & DoD budgeted project highlights:
- multiple inferences of impending supply-chain collapse & bioengineered microbial nutrient solutions
- multiple projects related to operating in extreme cold, electromagnetically unpredictable, austere & GPS-compromised environments
- multiple inferences of impending supply-chain collapse & bioengineered microbial nutrient solutions
- multiple projects related to operating in extreme cold, electromagnetically unpredictable, austere & GPS-compromised environments
- sustained focus on "dis/misinfo" & internet-scale automated agents to detect/counterinfluence it
- increased focus on introspective, symbolic, contextual, & inference-based machine learning
- increased focus on "cyber-physical" systems & operators receiving instruction from AI
- increased focus on introspective, symbolic, contextual, & inference-based machine learning
- increased focus on "cyber-physical" systems & operators receiving instruction from AI
Perceptually Enabled Task Guidance (PTG)
integration of human perception and reasoning capabilities with AI/augmented reality creating a feedback loop between human and machine through "knowledge transfer," "perceptual grounding," and "perceptual attention"
integration of human perception and reasoning capabilities with AI/augmented reality creating a feedback loop between human and machine through "knowledge transfer," "perceptual grounding," and "perceptual attention"
ASIST
development and implementation of socially intelligent computational agents able to "partner" with "complex teams" and demonstrate situational knowledge, inference, and predictive capacity relative to their human counterparts
development and implementation of socially intelligent computational agents able to "partner" with "complex teams" and demonstrate situational knowledge, inference, and predictive capacity relative to their human counterparts
GARD
AI technology designed to identify engineered multimedia data in largescale datasets intended to deliberately skew results
AI technology designed to identify engineered multimedia data in largescale datasets intended to deliberately skew results
Human Social Systems
full-spectrum toolkit for interpreting, characterizing, forecasting, and constructing mechanisms for responding to (influencing) social and behavioural systems "relevant to national security," with a specific focus on "mental health"
full-spectrum toolkit for interpreting, characterizing, forecasting, and constructing mechanisms for responding to (influencing) social and behavioural systems "relevant to national security," with a specific focus on "mental health"
ECOLE
development of continually learning AI agents to enable collaborative human-machine analysis of multimedia with a specific focus on training AI to perform intuitive (human) analysis of symbolic and contextual representations
development of continually learning AI agents to enable collaborative human-machine analysis of multimedia with a specific focus on training AI to perform intuitive (human) analysis of symbolic and contextual representations
ModMetaCog
development of "machine introspection technologies" that enable AI systems to analyze and explain their own behaviour and identify performance issues using nested "meta-cognition" architecture
development of "machine introspection technologies" that enable AI systems to analyze and explain their own behaviour and identify performance issues using nested "meta-cognition" architecture
Fundamental Limits
a blanket budget of $36MM to "push the limits" of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and engineering in areas such as quantum interfaces, quantum simulators, photonics, particle acceleration, and spintronics
a blanket budget of $36MM to "push the limits" of physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology and engineering in areas such as quantum interfaces, quantum simulators, photonics, particle acceleration, and spintronics
Molecular Systems and Materials Assembly
development of new materials & manufacturing processes through control of arrangement, interactions & assembly of atoms & molecules focused on "addressing supply chain/sustainment challenges" with "human macronutrients" in microbial food
development of new materials & manufacturing processes through control of arrangement, interactions & assembly of atoms & molecules focused on "addressing supply chain/sustainment challenges" with "human macronutrients" in microbial food
Engineering Functional Materials with Biology
further "supply chain" driven biomanufacturing project focused on the "assembly of hierarchical biological systems" and production of "critical molecules and materials in austere environments"
(they always tell you)
further "supply chain" driven biomanufacturing project focused on the "assembly of hierarchical biological systems" and production of "critical molecules and materials in austere environments"
(they always tell you)
Combatting Anti-Microbial Resistant Pathogens
development and in vivo testing of chimeric molecule based medical treatment of pathogens and other biothreats
development and in vivo testing of chimeric molecule based medical treatment of pathogens and other biothreats
Neural Signal Interfaces and Applications (NSIA)
non-invasive neurotechnology to facilitate brain and nervous system interface
non-invasive neurotechnology to facilitate brain and nervous system interface
Deployable Medical Countermeasures for Warfighter Readiness
on-demand development/deployment of mRNA, manufacture of gene-length DNA for "research & development" with an end goal of allowing a small force to deploy this technology in a given region in a near-immediate timeframe
on-demand development/deployment of mRNA, manufacture of gene-length DNA for "research & development" with an end goal of allowing a small force to deploy this technology in a given region in a near-immediate timeframe
CASTLE
development of an AI toolkit to instantiate realistic network environments for the purpose of training, evaluating, and deploying cyber agents and enabling "resilient network operations against advanced persistent threats"
development of an AI toolkit to instantiate realistic network environments for the purpose of training, evaluating, and deploying cyber agents and enabling "resilient network operations against advanced persistent threats"
HACCS
deployment of autonomous software agents that can navigate, identify, and curtail the ability of botnet-conscripted networks, enabling US agencies to conduct **internet-scale** counteroperations
deployment of autonomous software agents that can navigate, identify, and curtail the ability of botnet-conscripted networks, enabling US agencies to conduct **internet-scale** counteroperations
LINC
further budgetary allowance for development of "machine introspection" in cyber-physical (hybrid) systems, in which an AI program is able to analyze the observed behaviour of the platform and compare it to a learned model to diagnose damage and implement new controls
further budgetary allowance for development of "machine introspection" in cyber-physical (hybrid) systems, in which an AI program is able to analyze the observed behaviour of the platform and compare it to a learned model to diagnose damage and implement new controls
KAIROS
AI/machine learning technology using data aggregation and schematics to assist human operators in analysis and interpretation of complex event sequences, where an event is an occurrence that results in observable change to the physical world or human activity
AI/machine learning technology using data aggregation and schematics to assist human operators in analysis and interpretation of complex event sequences, where an event is an occurrence that results in observable change to the physical world or human activity
ANSR
hybrid AI algorithms capable of acquiring symbolic knowledge through learning symbolic reasoning with the intent to perform the human functions of inference and intuitive analysis
hybrid AI algorithms capable of acquiring symbolic knowledge through learning symbolic reasoning with the intent to perform the human functions of inference and intuitive analysis
RACER
autonomous robotic combat vehicles designed for mobility on complex terrain
autonomous robotic combat vehicles designed for mobility on complex terrain
URSA
perception-enabled autonomous surveillance vehicles used to monitor/interact with populations to differentiate between "non-combat" civilians and hostile forces by "disambiguation" of human actions to detect "evidence" that a potential target is a threat
perception-enabled autonomous surveillance vehicles used to monitor/interact with populations to differentiate between "non-combat" civilians and hostile forces by "disambiguation" of human actions to detect "evidence" that a potential target is a threat
Oversight
autonomous algorithmic technology to facilitate advanced collaboration among constellations of LEO satellites to provide constant custody (perpetual surveillance) of up to 100 targets simultaneously
autonomous algorithmic technology to facilitate advanced collaboration among constellations of LEO satellites to provide constant custody (perpetual surveillance) of up to 100 targets simultaneously
Gambit
rotating detonation engine for supersonic air-launched standoff missiles
rotating detonation engine for supersonic air-launched standoff missiles
POWER
distributed network of persistent high-altitude UAVs using airborne optical energy relay to "harvest" and distribute laser energy to "dynamic future battlespaces"
distributed network of persistent high-altitude UAVs using airborne optical energy relay to "harvest" and distribute laser energy to "dynamic future battlespaces"
INCAS
integration of language processing, social network analysis, psychographics, and behavioral science-based technologies into a unified automated digital tool designed to rapidly detect and understand messaging campaigns and distil/disseminate counter-influence operations
integration of language processing, social network analysis, psychographics, and behavioral science-based technologies into a unified automated digital tool designed to rapidly detect and understand messaging campaigns and distil/disseminate counter-influence operations
SemaFor
deep-learning AI algorithmic techology capable of "defending against multimedia falsification" through semantic and statistical analysis of imagery, voice, video, and text media to identify its source and purpose, and implement measures of deterrence
deep-learning AI algorithmic techology capable of "defending against multimedia falsification" through semantic and statistical analysis of imagery, voice, video, and text media to identify its source and purpose, and implement measures of deterrence
RSDN
data-driven supply-chain risk management analysis based on stress-testing and propagation of "shock scenarios" to motivate the development of mitigation strategies
data-driven supply-chain risk management analysis based on stress-testing and propagation of "shock scenarios" to motivate the development of mitigation strategies
CIE
fusion of information tech & social science that spans data analysis, language, multimedia analysis, social modeling, & simulation to maintain a quantitative military edge over information ops competitors, including state/non-state actors & "peer adversary" nation-states
fusion of information tech & social science that spans data analysis, language, multimedia analysis, social modeling, & simulation to maintain a quantitative military edge over information ops competitors, including state/non-state actors & "peer adversary" nation-states
Chemical Processing and Force Protection
molecular synthesis focused on the development of new molecules "such as pharmaceuticals and explosives," and detection "adverse genetic effects" indicative of "attacks" in food systems
molecular synthesis focused on the development of new molecules "such as pharmaceuticals and explosives," and detection "adverse genetic effects" indicative of "attacks" in food systems
Reconfigurable Systems
development of high-speed, autonomous, GPS-nondependent systems for deployment in cluttered environments capable of sensing, perception, planning & control of operations, & manipulation/control of "adversary sensory perception and/or situational awareness"
development of high-speed, autonomous, GPS-nondependent systems for deployment in cluttered environments capable of sensing, perception, planning & control of operations, & manipulation/control of "adversary sensory perception and/or situational awareness"
EMBER
leveraging of microbiology to enable new biomining methods for the separation, purification, and conversion of rare earth elements (REEs), recover a target REE from complex mixtures, and convert at least two REEs from one chemical form into another (yes, literal alchemy)
leveraging of microbiology to enable new biomining methods for the separation, purification, and conversion of rare earth elements (REEs), recover a target REE from complex mixtures, and convert at least two REEs from one chemical form into another (yes, literal alchemy)
Biotechnology for Challenging Environments
microbial bioengineering for sustenance in "challenging environments", microbial bioengineering to produce signals and enable data exfiltration
microbial bioengineering for sustenance in "challenging environments", microbial bioengineering to produce signals and enable data exfiltration
STRENGTHEN
brain modulation to address and mitigate suicide risk in populations at low, moderate and high risk of suicide
brain modulation to address and mitigate suicide risk in populations at low, moderate and high risk of suicide
CHIRP
development of compact, ultra-fast, high-power lasers using integrated photonics and amplification techniques
development of compact, ultra-fast, high-power lasers using integrated photonics and amplification techniques
H6
development of a "tactical-grade clock" to facilitate decoupling from GPS dependence and enable real-time physical monitoring and tracking of operators
development of a "tactical-grade clock" to facilitate decoupling from GPS dependence and enable real-time physical monitoring and tracking of operators
Blackjack
proliferated constellation of small LEO satellites designed to maintain "constant custody" of very large numbers of concurrent targets including target identification, tracking and characterization and provision of tactical communications & intel to operators
proliferated constellation of small LEO satellites designed to maintain "constant custody" of very large numbers of concurrent targets including target identification, tracking and characterization and provision of tactical communications & intel to operators
SCEPTER
Strategic Chaos Engine for Planning (lol)
machine-generated strategies for strategic planning
Strategic Chaos Engine for Planning (lol)
machine-generated strategies for strategic planning
Constellation
collaborative full-spectrum military cyberspace operations to deter, disrupt, and defeat adversary cyber actors to defend the US
collaborative full-spectrum military cyberspace operations to deter, disrupt, and defeat adversary cyber actors to defend the US
and finally...
Carcosa
(LOL)
cyber technology to provide operators with advanced situational awareness
Carcosa
(LOL)
cyber technology to provide operators with advanced situational awareness
happy 2024 🤪
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