Sergeant Major of the Army Says AI, Health Data Can Assess Readiness

Deploying artificial intelligence on biometric health monitors can aid military leaders assess soldier readiness, according to Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer, the new Sergeant Major of the Army. In an interview, the former top enlisted leader of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command described himself as a tech person and acknowledge the importance of data to be informed. He also shared that he participated in a sleep study wherein he had to wear an Oura ring, a smart fitness tracker. Weirmer also shared that the USASOC uses health monitoring technology to monitor candidate well-being during the selection process, DefenseOne reported