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Boots-n-Bytes is the Army's AI Integration Center podcast for leaders, soldiers, and staff officers who want a practical understanding of artificial intelligence. Each episode features subject matter experts who break down complex AI concepts into clear, mission-relevant insights so that every listener walks away better equipped to understand, evaluate, and responsibly integrate AI into their orga... more

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LTC David Paddock and CW4 James Yantis look ahead at where AI is taking the Army, covering the two key trends shaping the force: the rise of agentic AI and the push to get AI capability down to the tactical edge. They discuss what it will take to mak... more

LTC David Paddock sits down with CW3 Victor Fernandez, a cyber defense expert and information system security manager at AI2C, to tackle the risks and vulnerabilities that come with integrating AI into Army organizations. They cover why most AI secur... more

In Episode 8 of the Army AI Integration Center podcast, host Lieutenant Colonel David Paddock sits down with Captain Natalie McGrath to explore how AI can become a practical, tangible tool for soldiers and NCOs at the small unit level. They discuss A... more

Working as a Team: In this episode, host Lt. Col. David Paddock sits down with Capt. Brian Curtin, an Apache pilot, Carnegie Mellon AI scholar, and current AI2C researcher to explore what it really means to put a human in the loop. They discuss why A... more

In Episode 4, Lt. Col. Paddock is joined by Command Sergeant Major Harold Sampson, a 26-year intelligence professional, to tackle the uncomfortable truth behind a striking statistic: 95% of corporate AI projects fail to deliver measurable value. The ... more

In this episode of the Army AI Integration Center Podcast, Lt. Col. David Paddock sits down with CW3 James Hamilton to unpack what it really takes to prepare a military organization for AI adoption. They dive deep into data hygiene and governance and... more

What does it take to build a functioning AI team in the Army? Lt. Col. David Paddock talks with Capt. Bryce Wilkins, an AI Scholar Program graduate and ORSA at the Center for Army Analysis, about the key roles on an Army AI team, the unique challenge... more

Episode 3 brings Capt. Adam Patula onto the podcast to answer the question every Army leader needs to be asking: why does AI matter right now, and what changes if we don't act? The answer centers on speed. The modern battlefield is already operating ... more

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James Yantis
Chief at the Army AI Center
Army
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 10
Vic Fernandez
Chief Vic Fernandez from the AI Incubator
AI Incubator / Army AI Integration Center
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 9
Natalie McGrath
Captain, background in computer engineering and AI programs
Army AI Integration Center
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 8
Brian Curtin
Captain, Army aviation officer; Apache pilot; AI scholar
US Army, Carnegie Mellon AI Scholars program
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 7
Bryce Wilkins
Captain, AI Scholar Program graduate, borsa at the Center for Army Analysis
Center for Army Analysis
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 6
Harold Sampson
Center Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director
Army AI Integration Center
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 4
James Hamilton
Chief Warrant Officer 3, AI2C veteran with Army Signal Community background
Army AI Integration Center (AI2C)
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 5
Captain Adam Patula
Technical expert at AI2C
Army AI Integration Center (AI2C)
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 3
Adam Knapp
Captain, Army engineer; product lead for Centaur
Army
Episode: Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 2

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David Paddock
Lieutenant Colonel and host of Army AI Integration Center Podcast; focuses on practical AI adoption for Army leaders and personnel.

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Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 10
Q: Do you see a role for domain specialists in deliberate planning processes as we look toward planning for large-scale combat operations?
Domain experts will provide core knowledge during training and planning, supporting cross-functional staff, while AI accelerates current operations and shortens planning cycles.
Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 10
Q: Is AI going to help ease manpower deficiency or will shortfalls persist but shift to different areas as capabilities grow?
AI is seen as enabling computer-human teaming to offload routine tasks, allowing analysts to focus on higher-value work, while some gaps will persist but shift location.
Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 10
Q: What are some of the big changes that you've seen that you think are informing where the Army is going to go with this?
The guest points to manpower constraints, increasing data velocity, varying data quality, and the need to modernize with new tech to keep up with the demands of future operations.
Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 10
Q: Chief, it's great to have you here today. Before we get started, tell us a little bit about yourself, how you came to be here, your background.
James Yantis discusses his 20-year Army career, transitioning from intelligence to data analysis, and his path into AI space, highlighting roles in soft and cyber portfolios, multimodal data fusion, and PAI research.
Boots-n-Bytes - AI for the Modern Warfighter - Ep. 8
Q: What considerations are there for safety and risk management when deploying AI in training?
Leaders must use AI to identify relevant risks and apply concrete, context-specific controls rather than generic measures, preserving safety while enhancing training value.

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Boots-n-Bytes focuses on practical AI adoption within military contexts, translating complex AI concepts into mission-relevant guidance for leaders, soldiers, and staff officers. Across episodes, topics commonly cover human-in-the-loop decision making, data hygiene and governance, readiness and change management, team composition for AI initiatives, and concrete applications of AI—from targeting and logistics to training and maintenance. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on ethical considerations, guardrails, and operational realism, with guests ranging from frontline officers to AI experts detailing implementation pitfalls and best practices. The show appears to be especially helpful for listeners who want to understand how to re... more

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