In this final keynote, Jeff Sage, Director of Enterprise Service and Analysis Division at NASA's Office of Procurement, discusses the integration of AI in NASA's procurement processes. Introduced by Andrew McAllister, Jeff elaborates on NASA's historical and current use of AI, particularly focusing on its role in optimizing procurement operations amid workforce challenges. He shares practical AI applications like the statement of work generator that significantly enhances efficiency. Jeff also talks about the cultural and operational shifts needed for successful AI implementation, including training in prompt engineering and maintaining human oversight to mitigate biases. The session emphasizes that while AI is a powerful tool, it requires human expertise to fully leverage its potential.

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Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria Tells
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