In recent tests in California, the U.S. Air Force showcased the capabilities of artificial intelligence in aerial combat, where an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet competed against a human-piloted F-16. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who personally observed the tests by riding along in the AI-powered F-16, highlighted the impressive performance of the AI, noting that it managed an even fight with the human pilot. Kendall further expressed a vision for the future where AI agents could potentially outperform humans in aerial warfare. The Air Force plans to deploy armed, automated aircraft by around 2030.
Two Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. One was flown by a pilot. The other piloted by artificial intelligence. It was a display of how far the Air Force has come and just a hint of the technology yet to come. https://t.co/GwXV6G2GFZ
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After riding in the front seat of an F-16 fighter jet controlled by artificial intelligence, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he can see a future where AI agents will fly in war—and will do it better than humans. Read the story by @audrey_decker9 https://t.co/tBkfYz3J2M
After riding in the front seat of an F-16 fighter jet controlled by artificial intelligence, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he can see a future where AI agents will fly in war—and will do it better than humans. Read the story: https://t.co/tBkfYz3J2M
AI-powered F-16 impresses ride-along SECAF in dogfight | Air Force will deploy armed, automated aircraft around 2030, Kendall says. by @audrey_decker9 https://t.co/tBkfYz3J2M #ai
AI-powered F-16 impresses ride-along SECAF in dogfight https://t.co/tBkfYz3J2M via @audrey_decker9
Air Force's Kendall: AI agents had ‘roughly an even fight’ against human F-16 pilot in recent engagements, @Jon_Harper_ reports: https://t.co/T96GRvAAgu