[U.S. Department of Defense Appoints Former DOGE Official as Chief Data Officer to Lead AI Efforts] According to Reuters, the U.S. Department of Defense has appointed computer scientist Gavin Kliger as Chief Data Officer. This scientist previously assisted billionaire Musk in driving U.S. government reforms last year. Gavin Kliger is primarily responsible for the daily coordination and execution of the Department of Defense's artificial intelligence projects, working directly with the U.S. cutting-edge AI laboratories to support operational personnel.