DARPA #DARPA-SN-26-65

DARPA Solicitation for Decentralized AI Architecture Research (DICE Program)

DARPA's Information Innovation Office is inviting research proposals for the DICE program, targeting the development of decentralized AI architectures for use in dynamic and contested environments. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Information Innovation Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on decentralized AI architectures - Emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autonomy, Collective Intelligence, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Machine Learning (ML) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research-focused solicitation - Proposals should address innovative approaches to decentralized AI and collective intelligence - Place of Performance: - DARPA Information Innovation Office (federal office) - No product part numbers or quantities specified, as this is a research and development opportunity

Description

The DICE program aims to develop a decentralized AI architecture suitable for rapidly evolving, unpredictable, and contested environments. The program focuses on research topics including Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Collective Intelligence, Large Language Models, and Machine Learning. The opportunity is managed by the Information Innovation Office and is open for responses from April 21, 2026, to May 29, 2026.

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