Artificial Intelligence Quantified (AIQ)
ID: 354691Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DARPA - Information Innovation Office (DOD-DARPA-I2O)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354691

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/8740302db6174c7a80c3b93920da30ad/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals for the "Artificial Intelligence Quantified" (AIQ) project, which aims to innovatively assess and understand artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure performance guarantees. The initiative focuses on evaluating AI systems through two technical areas: theoretical foundations and empirical evaluations, emphasizing mathematical guarantees and rigorous evaluation methods. This program is crucial for advancing the safe and effective integration of AI technologies within military operations, addressing significant gaps in national defense capabilities. Proposals are due by August 20, 2024, and interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at AIQ@darpa.mil for further information. More details can be found on the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities page.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AIQ@darpa.mil
    Files
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    HR001124S0029-Amendment-04.pdf
    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the project titled "Artificial Intelligence Quantified" (AIQ), aimed at innovatively assessing and understanding AI capabilities to ensure performance guarantees. This announcement, amended on June 4, 2024, extends the proposal submission deadline to August 20, 2024. The program focuses on three capability levels: specific problem level, classes of problems, and natural classes of problems, emphasizing mathematical guarantees and rigorous evaluation methods. Proposals must address one of two technical areas: TA1, which focuses on theoretical foundations, and TA2, which integrates empirical evaluations and scalability. A detailed schedule is provided for program milestones, with an emphasis on collaboration among teams. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and cost realism. The announcement encourages open-source methodologies and intellectual collaboration while welcoming diverse participation, including small and minority businesses. Through this initiative, DARPA aims to advance the safe and effective integration of AI technologies within military operations, addressing crucial gaps and enhancing national defense capabilities.
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