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Boots-n-Bytes

Boots-n-Bytes

By: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
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Boots-n-Bytes is the Army's AI Integration Center podcast for leaders, soldiers, and staff officers who want a practical understanding of artificial intelligence. Each episode features subject matter experts who break down complex AI concepts into clear, mission-relevant insights so that every listener walks away better equipped to understand, evaluate, and responsibly integrate AI into their organization.DVIDSHub.net Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 7

    Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 7
    May 19 2026
    Working as a Team: In this episode, host Lt. Col. David Paddock sits down with Capt. Brian Curtin, an Apache pilot, Carnegie Mellon AI scholar, and current AI2C researcher to explore what it really means to put a human in the loop. They discuss why AI systems need human judgment for ethical grounding and contextual reasoning, how military leaders can build trust in AI tools without falling into automation bias, and what it looks like to design training that prepares soldiers to use AI as an assistant not a decision maker. From the cockpit to the command post, this conversation bridges the gap between operational experience and cutting-edge AI science.
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    29 mins
  • Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 5

    Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 5
    May 19 2026
    In this episode of the Army AI Integration Center Podcast, Lt. Col. David Paddock sits down with CW3 James Hamilton to unpack what it really takes to prepare a military organization for AI adoption. They dive deep into data hygiene and governance and explore how legacy Army structures need to adapt their data pipelines to support modern machine learning workflows. The conversation also tackles the critical security challenges unique to AI, from prompt injection attacks to the discipline required at every level of an organization to keep data trustworthy and systems secure. Hamilton and Paddock discuss how commanders can build trust in AI tools by starting with low-risk, high-reward use cases, and why failing fast is actually part of the process.
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    29 mins
  • Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 6

    Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 6
    May 19 2026
    What does it take to build a functioning AI team in the Army? Lt. Col. David Paddock talks with Capt. Bryce Wilkins, an AI Scholar Program graduate and ORSA at the Center for Army Analysis, about the key roles on an Army AI team, the unique challenges of working with data in classified environments, and what separates military AI work from the civilian sector. They also dig into talent retention and why the things that keep soldiers in uniform apply just as much to AI specialists.
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    28 mins
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