Science & Tech
Predictive policing software terrible at predicting crimes
A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1% of the time.
Science & Tech
Questions loom as Air Force robot-wingman effort prepares to take flight
Industry execs outline challenges of technology, test and evaluation—and even philosophy.
Defense Systems
NSA ‘recently completed’ AI strategic study, director says
Outgoing chief Gen. Paul Nakasone looks back, forward, and pushes for Sec. 702 authority.
Ideas
Beware of Pentagon techno-enthusiasm
A massive new drone effort, while laudable in its quest for simpler weapons, does not come without strings attached.
Science & Tech
Shield AI drones demonstrate autonomous teaming under USAF contract
The company says it will operationalize its AI pilot software on V-BAT drones in 2024.
Exclusive
Science & Tech
The Pentagon just launched a generative AI task force
A conversation with the leader of Task Force Lima reveals its objectives—and the main questions it's trying to answer.
Science & Tech
Pentagon AI more ethical than adversaries’ because of ‘Judeo-Christian society,’ USAF general says
The path to ethical AI is a “very important discussion” being held at DOD’s “very highest levels,” says service’s programs chief.
Defense Systems
Get serious about data, US intelligence leaders tell agencies
ODNI’s new three-year plan aims to turn data-gathering from afterthought to key asset.
Science & Tech
How 5G Is Enabling Autonomous Military Inspector Drones in the Pacific
5G could play a big role in streamlining logistics issues through AI and virtual reality.
Defense Systems
Inside the US Army’s Plan To Simplify AI For Intel Systems
Project Linchpin is designed as an AI pipeline program managers at Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare, and Sensors can use to meet requirements.
Threats
USAF Calls Killer-AI Report ‘Anecdotal’
Chief of AI test and operations says he “misspoke” about a “thought experiment” in which a drone killed its operator.
Science & Tech
DOD Wants AI to Help Automate Records Management
A new strategy seeks "an environment where DoD records are automatically identified and captured, expertly curated, and systemically governed."
Ideas
GEOINT Conference Wire 2: All Eyes on AI
Many of the discussions on Day 1 of the geospatial-intelligence conference centered on generative artificial intelligence.
Science & Tech
A ‘Stronger, Faster’ Intelligence Community Is Possible With AI
But caution is needed to make sure the technology doesn’t go off the rails.
Science & Tech
Air Force Is Working on Rules for Using ChatGPT
The service's CIO also wants to encourage exploration of the "incredibly powerful capability" of generative artificial intelligence tools.
Policy
DHS Is Trying to Predict How AI Will Be Used for Harm
The coming inclusion of AI in critical infrastructure will open new and ill-understood vulnerabilities, the agency's Science and Technology Directorate leader says.
Science & Tech
How One Simulation Maker Is Adding AI, Drone Tactics
BISim is updating its widely used Virtual Battle Space products to reflect developments from Ukraine to Silicon Valley.
Science & Tech
How Self-Flying F-16s Will Enable Future Fighter Drones
The Air Force’s Venom project aims to use test data to train an AI engine that can be widely used.
Threats
State of the Navy 2023
Has the fleet settled on a consensus shipbuilding plan just in time to be disrupted by the unmanned revolution?
Science & Tech
Medevac Drone-Boat, Record-Setting UAV to Play in Sprawling Maritime Exercise
The U.S.-led IMX and Cutlass Express events will take place from the Mideast to East Africa.
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