Radha Plumb Archives

Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Radha Plumb announces the sunsetting of Task Force Lima and formation of an AI Rapid Capabilities Office at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

CDAO, the Pentagon’s AI-accelerating office, undergoing restructuring before presidential transition

All of the management changes are expected to fully take effect by Jan. 6, CDAO Radha Plumb told DefenseScoop.

Dec 18, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon sunsets generative AI task force, launches rapid capabilities cell

The Defense Department is winding down Task Force Lima and launching a new initiative focused on accelerating the delivery of new generative artificial intelligence capabilities.

Dec 11, 2024 By Jon Harper

CDAO appoints investigators to look into reports of ‘adverse incidents’

DefenseScoop obtained an email that Radha Plumb sent to CDAO personnel explaining the move for an investigatory review.

Aug 27, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

Jinyoung Englund speaks at AIScoop’s AITalks on April 19, 2024. (Photo by Scoop News Group).

Chief strategy officer spotlights CDAO’s near-term aims during period of transition

Jinyoung Englund, a senior official in the algorithmic warfare directorate, briefed DefenseScoop about some of her team’s priorities.

Apr 19, 2024 By Brandi Vincent

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Pentagon shaking up FMS regime to improve transfer of critical tech to allies and partners

The move came on the heels of a “Tiger Team” review that highlighted a number of shortcomings and systemic challenges with the current setup.

Jun 13, 2023 By Jon Harper