CIA AI Director Lakshmi Raman on the Agency's ‘Thoughtful Approach’ to AI.
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CIA AI Director Lakshmi Raman on the Agency's ‘Thoughtful Approach’ to AI.
Lakshmi Raman, the director of AI at the CIA, has become a prominent figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence and national security. As part of TechCrunch’s Women in AI series, her journey and the CIA's strategic use of AI come into focus, highlighting the balance between innovation and responsibility. Early Life and Education Lakshmi Raman’s fascination with technology began at an early age. Growing up in an environment that encouraged curiosity and learning, she found herself drawn to the intricacies of computer science. This passion led her to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There, she excelled in her studies, demonstrating a keen aptitude for problem-solving and analytical thinking. Her academic achievements opened doors to further education, and she went on to earn a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Chicago. Early Career at the CIA Raman joined the CIA in 2002 as a software dev…
