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A Pentagon official speaks virtually to elementary school children.

Virtual Discussion

David Spirk, the Defense Department chief data officer, speaks virtually to children at Mitchell Elementary School in Tampa, Fla., from the Pentagon, Nov. 16, 2021. Spirk highlighted the importance of data management; artificial intelligence; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

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