Generative Artificial Intelligence for Course and Content Creation and Conversion (GenAI4C)
ID: N252-112Type: BOTH
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Generative Artificial Intelligence for Course and Content Creation and Conversion (GenAI4C)

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Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

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Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Marine Corps, is seeking innovative solutions through the SBIR program for the development of "Generative Artificial Intelligence for Course and Content Creation and Conversion" (GenAI4C). The objective is to leverage advanced AI technologies, such as Large Language Models, to assist in the instructional design process, facilitate the conversion of legacy course materials, and enhance the creation of multimedia and interactive content within the Marine Corps' learning ecosystem. This initiative aims to modernize training and education by enabling human-AI collaboration to produce effective training materials more efficiently, ultimately transitioning the Marine Corps to an information-age training model. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is set to open on April 23, 2025, with proposals due by May 21, 2025, and can find more information at the provided source link.

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