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**1. Elevate Research Support for AI Innovation (High Priority)**
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-**Goal 1.1: Increase Advanced AI Research Consultations.**
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-**Milestone:** Conduct **15+ in-depth consultations** with researchers on frontier AI methods for ongoing projects. **At least 5 consultations should target national priority areas** (health, environment, space, defense, fusion).
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-**Measure:** Number of consultations (target: 15+); new proposals mentioning **AI iLab** support (target: 5+); researcher feedback (target: 4.0+/5.0).
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-**Goal 1.2: Launch Focused Research AI Training Modules.**
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-**Milestone:** Develop **2-3 advanced training workshops** on topics like "AI Interpretability," "AI-Enabled Science Applications," and "Open-Source AI in Research," building on existing expertise.
**2. Strengthen AI Research Infrastructure and Security Practices (High Priority)**
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-**Goal 2.1: Enhance Secure AI Infrastructure Guidance.**
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-**Milestone:** Create **a "Best Practices Guide for Secure AI Development"** focusing on "Secure-By-Design Technologies" and "Critical Infrastructure." Detail CyVerse, Jetstream2, and HPC usage for secure AI research.
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- **Measure:** Guide published and promoted; **2+ webinars/office hours** on implementation.
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- **Goal 2.2: Privacy-Preserving AI for Sensitive Research.**
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- **Milestone:** Identify **3+ research projects** with sensitive data that can benefit from privacy-preserving AI methods. Begin consultations utilizing AI Research Institute's AI Verde platform.
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- **Measure:** Projects engaged (target: 3+); **develop proof-of-concept plans for at least 1 project**.
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-**Measure:** Guide published and promoted; **2+ webinars/office hours** on implementation.
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-**Goal 2.2: Privacy-Preserving AI for Sensitive Research.**
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-**Milestone:** Identify **3+ research projects** with sensitive data that can benefit from privacy-preserving AI methods. Begin consultations utilizing AI Research Institute's AI Verde platform.
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-**Measure:** Projects engaged (target: 3+); **develop proof-of-concept plans for at least 1 project**.
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**3. Drive AI Research for Global Leadership and Security (Medium-High Priority)**
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-**Goal 3.1: Develop Ethical & Security Framework for AI Research.**
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-**Milestone:** Partner with AI Research Institute and AI Research Institute to **draft an "Ethical and National Security AI Research Framework"** covering security risks in frontier models, biosecurity, and protecting American values.
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- **Measure:** Framework document submitted for review; **conduct 1 internal training session** on implementation.
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- **Goal 3.2: Establish **AI iLab**'s Role in AI Ecosystem.**
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- **Milestone:** Create **referral channels** between **AI iLab** and the AI Research Institute. Participate in **2+ planning meetings** to integrate **AI iLab** services into strategic initiatives.
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- **Measure:** Documented referral process; representation in key meetings; ****AI iLab** featured in one official Institute communication**.
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-**Measure:** Framework document submitted for review; **conduct 1 internal training session** on implementation.
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-**Goal 3.2: Establish AI iLab's Role in AI Ecosystem.**
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-**Milestone:** Create **referral channels** between **AI iLab** and the AI Research Institute. Participate in **2+ planning meetings** to integrate **AI iLab** services into strategic initiatives.
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-**Measure:** Documented referral process; representation in key meetings; ****AI iLab** featured in one official Institute communication**.
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### Feasibility in a 3-Month Timeline
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-**Pivot research services** to align with national AI Action Plan and University priorities.
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-**Utilize existing partnerships** (AI Research Institute, CyVerse, UITS) to deliver high-value support.
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-**Show **AI iLab**'s value** as a key enabler for AI research within the new Research Institute.
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-**Show AI iLab's value** as a key enabler for AI research within the new Research Institute.
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-**Create a foundation** for future program expansion and research integration.
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This 3-month sprint will establish **AI iLab** as a catalyst in the University's AI research agenda.
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