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Dstl and Google Cloud sign a MOU as part of new AI collaboration

Google Cloud and Dstl confirm agreement to accelerate AI adoption in
the UK defence sector.

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[39]Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Published
14 June 2023

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Google Cloud
signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today as part of a new
agreement to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in
the UK defence sector.

Today’s news was announced by Paul Lincoln, the 2nd Permanent Secretary
of the Ministry of Defence at the AI Summit during London’s Tech week
(an event that brings technologists and business professionals together
to explore the real-world applications of AI).

The collaboration will focus on 5 key areas:
* Accelerating technology adoption by enabling Dstl to access and
utilise Google Cloud’s AI technologies, processes, and people to
learn how Google Cloud delivers AI solutions to its end-users.
* Broadening the supply chain by opening access to, and supporting
engagement between, Dstl and the Google Cloud Marketplace,
including Google Cloud’s wider partner ecosystem.
* Supporting training and upskilling with Google-led learning and
development opportunities that are tailored to the defence domain,
and supporting wider ongoing Dstl initiatives by transforming
itself into an ‘AI ready’ organisation.
* Increasing cross-sector technology transfer by enabling Dstl to
benefit from Google Cloud’s technologies across civilian
applications and other industries to explore where tools developed
for other purposes can help solve UK defence challenges.
* Sharing new ways of working and proven approaches to creating a
world-class AI research environment, including tools and
infrastructure, technology watch and horizon scanning, and talent
attraction and retention.

Dstl’s Chief Executive Paul Hollinshead said:

“As one of the most transformative and ubiquitous new technologies, AI
has enormous potential to transform societies. Dstl’s collaboration
with Google Cloud is one of the significant steps Dstl is taking to
prioritise research, development, and experimentation of technologies
in line with our commitment to safe and responsible AI.”

“Last year, the Defence AI Centre (DAIC) was formed to accelerate
defence’s ability to harness the game-changing power of AI. This
collaboration is an exciting opportunity for Google Cloud and defence
to work together for a secure and prosperous UK.”

“We are delighted to have signed a MOU with Dstl on this important
initiative,” said Helen Kelisky, UKI, Managing Director, Google Cloud.

“AI has potential to assist the ministry in a broad range of use cases,
including cybersecurity, disaster response, and employee productivity.
We look forward to helping Dstl in its commitment to using AI boldly
and responsibly.”

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