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The US Air Force has revolutionised Air Power by using an AI algorithm as a 'virtual backseater' in a U2 reconnaissance aircraft.Summary
The US Air Force dramatically demonstrated the role of artificial intelligence (AI) by using an AI algorithm as a ‘virtual backseater’ in a U2 High Altitude Reconnaissance aircraft. This demonstration diverged from technically enhanced systems because the AI was tasked with finding enemy missile launchers. The AI was ‘solely responsible for sensor employment and tactical navigation’. The human pilot concentrated on other types of threats and flying the aircraft. This flight revolutionised the integration of human/AI to a new level. With some innovative thinking and advanced digital engineering, advanced AI could be added to existing systems. See article: RAAF should eye AI integration to beef-up capability. From your reading, consider the potential areas where the ADF could employ AIs.
References
- Nov 2020 The Drive Pilot In A Real Aircraft Just Fought An AI-Driven Virtual Enemy Jet For The First Time
- Nov 2020 edureka Artificial Intelligence Algorithms: All you need to know
- Dec 2020 BBC The veteran spy plane too valuable to replace
- Jan 2021 Space Explored the Air Force successfully used an AI co-pilot during a Lockheed U-2 flight
- Feb 2021 Aviation RAAF SHOULD EYE AI INTEGRATION TO BEEF UP CAPABILITY
