AI for National Security Leaders

MIT Sloan School of Management

Artificial Intelligence

About Programme

Why attend AI for National Security Leaders?

The rate of change for AI and national security is exponential. This three-day immersive course is designed to bring experienced U.S. government and military leaders up to speed on all things artificial intelligence, providing critical insights into how AI is transforming the national security landscape. Led by world-class faculty from across the MIT campus, the course explores the strategic, tactical, and ethical dimensions of AI deployment, ensuring participants are prepared to lead effectively in an era where technological superiority is critical to maintaining national security.

Upon completing

AI for National Security Leaders

, participants will be better able to integrate AI into their existing systems and across departments, manage AI-driven projects, understand the security implications of implementing advanced technologies, and address challenges such as bias and data integrity. By attending, leaders will not only stay ahead of adversaries who are leveraging AI but also safeguard their nations’ technological and security advantages.

Course Topics

Programme Objective

This interactive program will give participants:

A deep understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations, empowering leaders to make strategic decisions at the intersection of AI and national security

Practical tools to manage and integrate AI projects across departments effectively

Strategies for ethical AI deployment, addressing challenges like bias, data integrity, and human oversight

Awareness of human-AI collaboration techniques to enhance decision-making and foster trust in AI systems

Skills to anticipate AI-related threats, ensuring the resilience of their national security initiatives

Course content will cover recent developments in AI and cutting-edge research insights to help make sense of emerging opportunities and challenges. Delivered on the MIT campus, this course enables real-time interaction with faculty and global peers.

Programme Audience

Who should attend AI for National Security Leaders?

Ideal participants are those responsible for strategic decision-making and resource allocation and who understand the impact of technology on national security. This course is especially relevant for leaders committed to advancing their understanding of AI’s role in defense, intelligence, and security operations, equipping them with the tools to anticipate and counter emerging threats. Participants must be U.S. citizens who are active military or senior executives in the U.S. government (GS-15, SES, and Military O-6, Flag, or equivalent).