Classified Estimates Show the NSA Is Paying Billions to Test AI Models

The National Security Agency (NSA) has been spending billions of dollars on classified contracts to test and develop artificial intelligence (AI) models, according to a new report. The agency has awarded a total of $10 billion in contracts to various companies and research institutions since 2017, with the majority of the funds going to four major contractors: General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The contracts are focused on developing AI models for a range of tasks, including natural language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics. The NSA has been using these AI models to improve its surveillance capabilities and analyze large amounts of data collected from various sources.