Online Event: Book Talk: T-Minus AI with Michael Kanaan

Please join the International Security Program on Friday, August 28th at 11:00 a.m. ET for a virtual conversation with Michael Kanaan on his new book, T-Minus AI: Humanity’s Countdown to Artificial Intelligence and the New Pursuit of Global Power.

Michael Kanaan was the first chairperson of artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Pentagon. In that role, he authored and guided the research, development, and implementation strategies for AI technology and machine learning activities across its global operations. He is currently the Director of Operations for Air Force / MIT Artificial Intelligence. In 2019, he was listed as one of the Forbes 30 Under 30 for his work in Enterprise Technology. Following his graduation from the U.S. Air Force Academy he was the Officer in Charge of a $75 million hyperspectral mission at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, and then the Assistant Director of Operations for the 417-member Geospatial Intelligence Squadron. Previously, Mr. Kanaan was the National Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise Lead for an 1,800-member enterprise responsible for data discovery, intelligence analysis, and targeting development against ISIS.