The military departments—Army, Navy, and Air Force—organize, train, and equip the US armed forces. They play central roles in AI and biosecurity through large-scale R&D programs, operational testing, and technology adoption for national defense.

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Outline:

(00:10) Overview

(01:28) Organization

(04:03) Military departments and emerging technology

(05:52) AI R&D and deployment

(06:35) Bio R&D and deployment

(07:04) Department of the Army (DA)

(08:18) Organization

(09:58) DA and AI policy

(10:35) DA and bio policy

(11:08) Department of the Navy (DON)

(11:52) Organization

(14:20) DON and AI policy

(15:46) DON and bio policy

(17:27) Department of the Air Force (DAF)

(18:08) Organization

(20:03) DAF and AI policy

(20:48) DAF and bio policy

(21:20) Working in the military departments

(21:46) Types of employment

(22:30) Example roles

(22:50) Internships and fellowships

(23:41) Full-time jobs

(24:21) Further reading

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