US already using AI in airstrikes, will let it select weapons & targets soon, says former general

Published on February 29, 2024



The US armed forces, especially the Air Force are already using AI to target enemy combatants using air strikes in ongoing operations. However, they are moving to a phase where AI will not only help the US armed forces take aim, but also decide on the weapons package, and which targets to strike, as per a report by Bloomberg.

The report quotes Retired Air Force General Jack Shanahan who believes it will take five years for the US military to fully trust and use AI engines to suggest optimal strategies and targets in battlefield scenarios.

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