Department of Defense Launches Digital On-Demand Initiative

Summary
On November 16, 2023, the CDAO launched its “Digital On-Demand” initiative, which provides access to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Horizon’s library of AI resources. The platform is available to all military and civilian workforce in the DoD, with a goal of developing a basic understanding of emerging technologies, and how they can be applied throughout the department. The platform contains short-form educational content focused on entry-level knowledge on AI and other technologies. The program is available through Digital University, a joint venture between the US Air Force and US Space Force for delivering ondemand training materials. DoD employees can access the platform by visiting Digital University’s website, registering an account using their .mil email address, and searching “MIT Horizon.”