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Air Force showcases how artificial intelligence will help military dominate airspace
Fox News ^ | July 11, 2023 | Emma Colton

Posted on 07/11/2023 7:26:22 AM PDT by McGruff

Artificial intelligence working to help protect national security is "here to stay," and the U.S. Air Force is already showcasing how AI can dominate airspace.

"We need to recognize that AI is here. It's here to stay. It's a powerful tool," Air Force Col. Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton said in a video published by the Air Force Research Laboratory.

The AFRL, which is headquartered in Ohio, detailed plans this month on how autonomous drones will act like wingmen to pilots in the future, including training artificial intelligence on the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie experimental drone.

AFRL’s office of Strategic Development, Planning and Experimentation is carrying out an operational experiment to determine the scale of work ahead to train AI to operate aircraft, according to the Air Force.

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What could go wrong?
1 posted on 07/11/2023 7:26:22 AM PDT by McGruff
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To: McGruff
APPROVED!


2 posted on 07/11/2023 7:32:36 AM PDT by Samurai_Jack (This is not about hypocrisy, this is about hierarchy!)
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To: Samurai_Jack
Same thing that I was thinking!

Flying Zoom GIF - Flying Zoom Space Ship GIFs

3 posted on 07/11/2023 7:40:00 AM PDT by fireman15 (Irritating people are the grit from which we fashion our pearl. I provide the grit. You're Welcome.)
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To: McGruff

Nothing can go wrong if the AI is homo or at least tranny


4 posted on 07/11/2023 7:42:53 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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To: McGruff

Well, I guess all militaries will have the same type capabilities.

So lets have a big ole war to prove how cool it all is./s


5 posted on 07/11/2023 7:44:32 AM PDT by dforest
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To: Wilderness Conservative
Nothing can go wrong if the AI is homo or at least tranny

That's how they're gonna be programmed...count on it.

6 posted on 07/11/2023 7:54:09 AM PDT by mac_truck (aide toi et dieu t'aidera)
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To: McGruff

If the Air Force is publicly showcasing it, it means the Chinese already have a working prototype.


7 posted on 07/11/2023 7:57:13 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: dforest

Skynet still wins....

John F. Kerry is right - people are no damned good, and probably ought to be eliminated from the face of the earth.

John Connor has already been wiped out in this timeline.


8 posted on 07/11/2023 8:04:32 AM PDT by alloysteel (Take back the rainbow. Its use by LGBTQ is cultural misappropriation.)
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To: McGruff

It hardly seems wise to advertise your newest tech to enemies which are at least close to closing any gap in such development.


9 posted on 07/11/2023 8:19:09 AM PDT by daniel1212 (As a damned+destitute sinner turn 2 the Lord Jesus who saves souls on His acct + b baptized 2 obey)
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To: McGruff
Air Force showcases how artificial intelligence will help military dominate airspace

New Israeli suicide drones can 'come into homes through open windows'

The new Israeli miniaturised 'suicide drone' is made by Israeli company Elbit, which has several offices in the United Kingdom – it is powered by Artificial Intelligence

An Israeli company has developed a “miniaturised suicide drone” in the hope of using it to directly target enemies through open windows and doors.

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/horrifying-new-israeli-suicide-drones-30425862

10 posted on 07/11/2023 8:22:32 AM PDT by tlozo ( Better to Die on Your Feet than Live on Your Knees )
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To: fireman15

Step 1. Upgrade military
Step 2. AI!
Step 3. ???
Step 4. Profit


11 posted on 07/11/2023 8:24:08 AM PDT by Skywise
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To: McGruff

Ask ChatGPT if it’s a good idea to tell your enemies what you are doing to prepare for them.


12 posted on 07/11/2023 9:02:11 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: McGruff

“Air Force showcases how artificial intelligence will help military dominate airspace.”

Until it doesn’t.


13 posted on 07/11/2023 5:41:29 PM PDT by princeofdarkness
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