AI in war: “Algorithms will fight each other in 20 years”
The head of the U.S. military’s AI unit provides insight into current AI applications, future strategies, and collaborations with large tech companies.
Artificial intelligence is expected to play a central role in future wars if they happen: Military personnel worldwide are investing in the development of autonomous weapon systems, AI-based reconnaissance and intelligent maintenance systems.
China , Russia and the U.S. see AI as an essential building block for their future place in the world — whoever wins the AI race will rule the world, Russian President Vladimir Putin told students in August 2017 .
In an interview with Wired, Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan gives an insight into the near future of AI-based warfare in the United States. Shanahan is the head of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), which uses its AI expertise to support all branches of the U.S. military and review all AI defense projects that cost more than $15 million.
The center is also expected to soon have branch offices in Silicon Valley and large university cities, where their own AI projects are being developed.
