UK must 'exploit' AI opportunities whilst remaining morally sound, top military chief says

Published on January 30, 2024



The UK must be willing to exploit opportunities and advantages that come through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) while not jeopardising morales, one of the UK's top military chiefs has said.

In an exclusive interview with Forces News, the Commander of Strategic Command, General Sir Jim Hockenhull, gave a rare insight into the secretive Strategic Command organisation and highlighted how important AI's role is. 

The general stressed the benefits of AI in helping analysts identify targets, specifically in terms of 'pace and accuracy', adding that "it's also helping us in terms of moving our analytical capabilities up the value chain".

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