ARLIS 2023 Annual Report
During 2023, it was nearly impossible not to hear or read something in the news about artificial intelligence. In fact, with the rise of generative AI and large language models, we could almost call 2023 the year of artificial intelligence. It was the year that AI seemed to finally break away from technology publications and into mainstream media coverage about its pros and cons, of which there are many.
No AI in Teams
The use and creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have steadily increased over the past few decades. Many AIs are created to reduce labor costs, generate solutions faster than humans, and perform tasks beyond human capabilities. Often AIs are designed to work in human teams.
Broadband Wireless Networks: A New Critical Technology
As the youngest UARC, ARLIS is concerned with some of today’s national security grand challenges. Sociotechnical factors driving influence, belief, trust, identity, and behavior now present themselves with new urgency as domains for competition, contention, and active conflict. It is no accident that this has happened in parallel with the growth of broadband networks. It is over these networks that the sociotechnical interactions critical to many ARLIS mission areas take place. Accordingly, ARLIS maintains a a practice in broadband network systems.
Arlis Researchers Find a Way to Measure the "Cute" Factor in Social Media Content
Baby Grogu on the Disney+ TV show, The Mandalorian, sells toys. ISIS fighters recruit followers by posing with kittens and cats. Japanese corporations and other entities use Kawaii culture and yurukyara mascots to promote products and initiatives. Smokey Bear preached fire safety for the U.S. Forest Service.What do all these things have in common? Using the power of cuteness to influence, sell, project a softer image, or motivate the public to social good.
U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Official to Lead ARLIS Research
Dr. Benjamin Knott has been named Director of Research for UMD’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security.
Dr. Craig Lawrence Named Interim ARLIS Executive Director
Dr. Regli stepped down from the role after serving for five years.
Fostering Democracy and Security at the Dawn of the AI Revolution
Dr. William Regli, former ARLIS executive director and UMD professor of computer science, spoke about near-term artificial intelligence and other emerging technology applications for democratic societies and international security during a Sept. 21 roundtable discussion that included Czech Republic President Petr Pavel.Participants, including business leaders from both the Czech Republic and the United States, and U.S. and Czech government officials explored opportunities and challenges posed by the AI revolution for the Czech Republic.