AI technology rises to the challenge

Published on January 9, 2024



Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to deter, shape and change the character of warfare.

It presents great potential in the civilian and military domains. In the Defence context, allowing machines to perform certain tasks can free up personnel, reduce operator cognitive load and enable the ADF to focus the talents and experience of our people on the areas that matter most.

To help prepare Australia for the rapid, safe and ethical adoption of trusted AI into military capability, the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) recently hosted The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP) AI Strategic Challenge (AISC) in Jervis Bay, NSW.

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