Alexa, Write My OPORD: Promise and Pitfalls of Machine Learning for Commanders in Combat

In an exploration of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in warfare, Jeff Wong imagines a scenario where the U.S. military employs an experimental machine-learning tool to aid in combat planning. While machine learning, particularly large-language models like ChatGPT, holds transformative potential for enhancing situational awareness, optimizing resources, and adapting to challenges, the U.S. military must also address issues of human judgment, accountability, and the inherent risks of relying heavily on automated systems. The narrative underscores the need to align the capabilities of ML tools with defined military problems and for military professionals to tailor their expectations of these tools accordingly.

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