US reportedly begins using AI in military operations, relies on tech for selecting where to drop bombs

Published on February 27, 2024



The US military reportedly used artificial intelligence to pinpoint targets for airstrikes in the Middle East. This trend of AI usage in military operations has been seen in other countries too.

  • The US military has reportedly used AI in combat situation.
  • The US reportedly used AI to identify targets for airstrikes.
  • This use of AI for target identification follows a trend seen in other countries.

​​​​​When ChatGPT gained popularity in 2022, interest in AI reached new heights. Soon, internet users across the world were experimenting with the AI tool, putting it to use in various ways. Looking at AI’s rapid advancement, various experts had also touched upon the possibility of the technology being used in military operations. And it looks like that has already started happening.

As per a Bloomberg report, the US had employed artificial intelligence to pinpoint targets for air strikes in the Middle East earlier this month, a defense official said.

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