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Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)

Dstl develops advanced artificial intelligence technologies for the UK military, focusing on robust and adaptable systems.

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Dstl runs the 'AI Science and Technology' portfolio.

Dstl runs the 'AI Science and Technology' portfolio. They work on everything from autonomous logistics trucks to AI that can read submarine sonar.

They host 'AI hackathons' where they release military datasets to acad

They host 'AI hackathons' where they release military datasets to academia and industry, asking them to solve specific problems. This 'open innovation' model helps them tap into the civilian tech sector.

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Their focus is on robust AI. A military AI cannot fail just because it

Their focus is on robust AI. A military AI cannot fail just because it’s raining or someone put a sticker on a stop sign. They stress-test algorithms to destruction.

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How does Dstl ensure the UK military is an intelligent force?

Dstl ensures the UK military is an intelligent force. They translate the breakthroughs of the lab into the capabilities of the battlefield.

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