Successfully identify, structure, and execute artificial intelligence (AI) programs and projects necessary for the nation to secure an advantage in a highly competitive space. Over eight chapters, this book conveys the principles and best practices needed by government and industry leaders at multiple levels. For those engaged in actual AI work, the project and data science chapters cover the essential elements needed to guide teams and contribute effectively as a leader.  Lastly the book covers critical enabling areas: leading data science practitioners and others on the AI team, and navigating technology choices through an understanding of the underlying technologies in the AI solution stack. AI solutions and work are critical to national and international security over the coming decades. describes the importance of this area and recommends actions to mobilize the national security enterprise for action.  Government and industry leaders in national security who are involved in or assigned to AI-related work. This includes data scientists who aspire to lead; software engineers and leaders through whom AI solutions are deployed; mission experts assigned to work with AI teams; senior decision makers on programs and projects; project level leaders; and IT leaders essential to enabling production AI solutions.weiterlesen