Preparing Sailors for the Age of AI
Preparing Sailors for the Age of AI April 2022 Authored: By Andrew Pfau Published: US Naval Institute Proceedings Summary: The U.S. Navy is increasingly incorporating AI and unmanned systems into its operations. However, it lacks defined training and education for personnel operating AI systems, which could lead to inefficiencies and a loss of talent to […]
A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat Aug. 27, 2023 Authored: By Eric Lipton Published: New York Times Summary: The U.S. Air Force is developing the XQ-58A Valkyrie, an experimental AI-powered aircraft with the potential to supplement traditional fighter jets, offering highly capable drones as combat companions. These collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) could be […]
An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing
An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing August 30, 2023 Authored: Geoff Brumfiel Published: NPR Summary: A small quadcopter drone powered by artificial intelligence (AI) has outflown human competitors in races. Developed in Switzerland, the drone used a combination of supervised learning, conventional programming, and reinforcement learning to master racing courses. While […]
Why we should all be rooting for boring AI
Why we should all be rooting for boring AI August 22, 2023 Authored: Melissa Heikkilä Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: The article discusses the ethical complexities of using AI in warfare. It highlights the lack of rules and accountability for AI failures in conflict situations. The US Department of Defense’s move to implement Generative AI […]
Inside the messy ethics of making war with machines
Inside the messy ethics of making war with machines August 16, 2023 Authored: Arthur Holland Michel Published: MIT Technology Review Summary: In a future war scenario, soldiers use AI-powered tools for decision-making, from identifying targets to approving fire orders. The human role in these AI-assisted decisions becomes crucial. The integration of AI into military decision-making […]
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger
Oppenheimer Offers Us a Fresh Warning of AI’s Danger July 27, 2023 Authored: Senator Edward J. Markey Published: Scientific American Summary: The article draws parallels between the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons. It highlights the potential harm and misuse of AI, including its impact on mental health, exploitation of labor practices, exacerbation […]
A new dataset of Arctic images will spur artificial intelligence research
Kylie Foy – MIT Lincoln Laboratory
The US Coast Guard’s icebreaker Healy is capturing images of the Arctic to develop a dataset for AI analysis. The dataset aims to help advance naval mission planning, improve maritime domain awareness, and study climate change in the rapidly changing region. It will be used to train AI computer-vision tools to assist in USCG missions and automate analysis. The dataset, expected to be about 4 terabytes, will be released to the wider research community once the mission concludes in the fall, allowing for faster progress in AI applications for the Arctic.