Abrams, CTO, Homeland & Force Protection, & Chipman, VP, Homeland &Force Protection Growth at Leidos

Seth Abrams, Chief Technology Officer for Homeland and Force Protection, and Carolyn Chipman, Vice President for Homeland and Force Protection Growth at Leidos, discuss the increasing role AI in government agencies and the critical importance of using mission-specific use cases to demonstrate AI’s value. Abrams explains that use cases allow for more practical and focused conversations with agencies, helping to clarify how AI can address specific mission needs. Chipman emphasizes that for AI adoption to succeed, it’s essential to ensure safety, conduct small-group testing, and build user trust, which accelerates broader adoption.