Michael Kanaan
Michael Kanaan served as the first chairperson of artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, where he guided AI research, development, and implementation strategies across global operations.
His career has been marked by rapid advancement and widespread influence, earning him a place on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in 2019.
Kanaan has received numerous awards, including the Air Force's 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Award for Innovation and the US Government's Arthur S. Flemming Award, an honor shared with notable figures like Neil Armstrong and Elizabeth Dole.
He can be followed on Twitter @MichaelJKanaan.
