AI-operated F-16 fighter jet takes US Air Force chief for a ride

Published on May 4, 2024

An AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a historic ride in California. The flight serves as a public statement of confidence in the future role of artificial intelligence in air combat. The US military is planning to use AI to operate an unmanned fleet of 1,000 aircraft.

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