Virginia-based BigBear.ai has revealed plans to acquire Ask Sage, a generative AI platform focused on secure implementation in regulated sectors, particularly defense. The $250 million acquisition is a strategic fit for BigBear.ai’s commitment to providing disruptive AI mission solutions tailored for national security. Ask Sage’s technology, which includes a model-agnostic framework and FedRAMP High accreditation, emphasizes safety, compliance, and scalable AI deployment for organizations handling sensitive data.
CEO Kevin McAleenan highlighted the acquisition’s alignment with the growing importance of secure and compliant AI in defense and intelligence. Nicolas Chaillan, Ask Sage’s founder and former chief software officer for the U.S. Air Force, will become BigBear.ai’s chief technology officer, bringing significant expertise in cybersecurity and software development policy. As BigBear.ai integrates Ask Sage’s capabilities into its offerings, it plans to utilize the Ask Sage marketplace to provide compliant AI solutions to existing and new clients in regulated industries. This acquisition underscores a broader trend in the AI sector towards developing innovative tools that meet stringent safety and security requirements across critical environments.
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