The Data Steward: The Unsung Hero of AI

The Department of Defense (DoD) and federal government are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance understanding, prediction, and decision-making. AI is being applied across all areas of federal and defense organizations, including health, finance, human resources, operations, and security. The DoD has even announced its intent to bring AI to the battlefield. Whether AI is being used to predict disease outbreaks or shift the outcome of a war, it depends on accurate, reliable, and trustworthy data. Data stewards play a crucial role in ensuring this standard is met.