The world’s strongest armies rely on artificial intelligence
When two U.S. Air Force fighters were recently sent into a combat demonstration, only one pilot was at the controls. The other fighter was piloted by artificial intelligence. The demonstration showed how far the U.S. military has come in terms of technology. But it was supposed to be just a taste of what one of the most powerful militaries in the world has at its disposal.
Superpowers are arming themselves with AI
The United States is competing with China on artificial intelligence and its use in weapons systems. “Whether you want to call it a race or not, I think it is,” says Christopher Grady, vice chief of staff at the U.S. General Staff. “Both we and the Chinese recognize that in the not-too-distant future, artificial intelligence is going to play a key role on the battlefield. That’s why everyone is working on it with equal intensity,” he explains.
At the same time, there is a growing fear among the public that future wars will be fought by machines. However, the American armed forces assure us that this will not happen, at least not on the US side. How far a potential adversary can go remains to be seen. And the United States is willing to meet any challenge.