There is considerable interest in using generative AI tools, such as large language models (LLMs), to revolutionize industries and create new opportunities in the commercial and government domains. For many Department of Defense (DoD) software acquisition professionals, the promise of LLMs is appealing, but there’s also a deep-seated concern that LLMs do not address today’s challenges due to privacy concerns, potential for inaccuracy in the output, and lack of confidence or uncertainty about how to use LLMs effectively and responsibly. This blog post is the second in a series dedicated to exploring how generative AI, particularly LLMs such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, can be applied within the DoD to enhance software acquisition activities.
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