The U.S. Defense Department has appointed computer scientist Gavin Kliger as its Chief Data Officer, according to BlockBeats. Kliger, who previously assisted billionaire Elon Musk in advocating for U.S. government reforms last year, will now be at the forefront of the department's ambitious artificial intelligence initiatives. His role will primarily involve the daily coordination and execution of AI projects within the department, working directly with leading AI laboratories in the United States to support military personnel.