{"id":15353,"date":"2020-12-11T18:44:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T18:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2020\/12\/11\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-43-capt-michael-kanaan-ai-and-machine-learning-in-suicide-prevention\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:29:58","slug":"seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-43-capt-michael-kanaan-ai-and-machine-learning-in-suicide-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/home\/2020\/12\/11\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution-podcast-episode-43-capt-michael-kanaan-ai-and-machine-learning-in-suicide-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 43: Capt. Michael Kanaan, AI and machine learning in suicide prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This podcast from Military Times examines the alarming rate of military and veterans suicide, offering new insights based on research and effective clinical and peer support practices in suicide prevention. Hosted by Duane France, a retired Army combat veteran, author and mental health counselor, and Shauna Springer, a psychologist, author and nationally recognized expert on initiatives to benefit the military community, the podcast aims to move beyond awareness to identify actionable strategies that can impact the rising suicide rate among service members, veterans, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/share.transistor.fm\/e\/a8b7bc4a\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>About this week\u2019s guest<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Kanaan was the first chairperson of artificial intelligence for the U.S. Air Force, Headquarters Pentagon. In that role, he authored and guided the research, development, and implementation strategies for AI technology and machine-learning activities across its global operations. He is currently the director of operations for Air Force \/ MIT artificial intelligence. In recognition of his fast-rising career and broad influence, the author was named to the 2019 Forbes \u201c30 Under 30\u201d list and has received numerous other awards and prestigious honors \u2014 including the Air Force\u2019s 2018 General Larry O. Spencer Award for Innovation as well as the U.S. government\u2019s Arthur S. Flemming Award, an honor shared by past recipients Neil Armstrong, Robert Gates, and Elizabeth Dole. Kanaan is a graduate of the Air Force Academy and previously led a national intelligence campaign for Operation Inherent Resolve in Syria and Iraq.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Links Mentioned in this Episode:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aia.mit.edu\/\">Air Force \/ MIT Artificial Intelligence Accelerator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael\u2019s book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/T-Minus-Humanitys-Countdown-Artificial-Intelligence\/dp\/1948836947\/\">T-Minus AI: Humanity\u2019s Countdown to Artificial Intelligence and the New Pursuit of Global Power<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Join our Facebook group:<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/STMSS\/\">Seeking the Military Suicide Solution on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shauna&#8217;s latest book: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Warrior-How-Support-Those-Protect\/dp\/1732167818\/\">Warrior: How to Support Those Who Protect Us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Duane&#8217;s latest book: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2R7akba\">Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>How to leave a podcast review<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving a podcast review at iTunes isn&#8217;t intuitive. But positive ratings are hugely important: they help the podcast get discovered by new people. Please spend 5 minutes of your time to leave a review using one of the methods below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>How to leave a podcast review using Apple\u2019s Podcast app<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\">Seeking the Military Suicide Solution<\/a> on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Click &#8220;Listen on Apple Podcasts&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Scroll down and click or tap &#8220;Write a Review.&#8221; Enter your iTunes password to login.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Rate the podcast using 1 to 5 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5. Submit a brief honest review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Bonus: get a thank-you note<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your feedback is greatly appreciated. When you leave a review, drop us a line at <a href=\"mailto:info@veteranmentalhealth.com\">info@veteranmentalhealth.com<\/a> and you&#8217;ll get a message with the warmest appreciation, and a bonus gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Android users, Google Podcasts does not allow for ratings or reviews, but you can certainly let us know how you think we\u2019re doing on <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1ow0zXdEf59vBvKhZlx3n6\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\">Stitcher<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/podcast\/269-seeking-the-military-suici-56193331\/\">iHeartRadio<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution\/id1489962717\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.google.com\/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3NlZWtpbmctdGhlLW1pbGl0YXJ5LXN1aWNpZGUtc29sdXRpb24%3D\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Google Play.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/duane-k-l-france\/seeking-the-military-suicide-solution?refid=stpr\" target=_blank>Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capt. 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