Dynamic Generative Large Language Model (LLM) for Continuous Situational Awareness
ID: A244-064Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Dynamic Generative Large Language Model (LLM) for Continuous Situational Awareness

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on developing a Dynamic Generative Large Language Model (LLM) for Continuous Situational Awareness. The objective is to enhance LLM capabilities by addressing challenges such as bias mitigation, hallucination correction, and the integration of multimodal inputs, while also improving text summarization and training methodologies tailored to military applications. This initiative is critical for advancing situational awareness technologies that support real-time decision-making in complex environments. Interested parties can submit Direct to Phase II proposals with a funding amount of up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period, with applications due by October 1, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation agency's website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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