Pentagon Taps Former Lyft Executive for New Data and AI Post
- Craig Martell hire intended to speed up advances in technology
- Pentagon has faced criticism over slow pace of modernization
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The head of machine learning for the ride-sharing service Lyft Inc. is joining the Pentagon to head up its new data and artificial intelligence office.
Craig Martell, a former professor of computer science at the Naval Postgraduate School who has also worked for Dropbox and LinkedIn, was hired for the new role, which was announced in December.