AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)

The AI Forge Program is seeking to identify the Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and research areas of interest of U.S. universities. The program intends to conduct high-impact, fast-paced, university-led, fundamental AI research aimed at solving AI Forge’s "Critical AI Challenges for National Security". Key areas of interest include AI interpretability, AI control, and adversarial robustness. Some key points to consider: • The program is looking for universities with existing research capabilities and partnerships in the field of AI. • The program requires universities to have the capability to support research involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified research efforts. • The program is interested in universities with rapid contracting and subaward capabilities. • The program requires universities to provide an overview of their past performance and research achievements in the field of AI. • The program is looking for universities with existing partnerships with the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and other national security organizations.