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Air Force Seeks New Tech to Improve Education, Training

By Vivienne Machi

Friday, November 30th, 2018

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Air Force Seeks New Tech to Improve Education, Training

US Air Force insignia on an aging jet plane.

The Air Force is seeking emerging technologies and ways to apply artificial intelligence and cloud-based systems to “enhance the effectiveness” of air education and training, according to a request for information (RFI) submitted Nov. 27.Air Education and Training Command (AETC) is seeking new methods and processes as well as new products that can “maximize and accelerate learning, both holistically for all Airmen and for individuals,” according to service documents.The command is focused on four key investment areas as part of…

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