Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the most beneficial technological development of the 21st century. However, it is undoubtedly the most hyped technological development of the past two decades. This hype has raised expectations for results and, unfortunately, has clouded public understanding of the true nature of AI and its limitations as well as potential.
The highest level U.S. security documents demonstrate a recognition of the power of AI to support U.S. national objectives.
The National Security Strategy notes: “New advances in computing, autonomy, and manufacturing are already transforming the way we fight…From self-driving cars to autonomous weapons, the field of [AI], in particular, is progressing rapidly.”
The National Defense Strategy puts it this way: “The security environment is also affected by rapid technological advancements and the changing character of war…New technologies include artificial intelligence [and] autonomy.”
The U.S. Navy knows it needs AI, but would be well-served if it articulates these needs better so it can harness this critical technology.
I addressed this subject in my recent U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings article, The Navy Needs AI, It Just Isn’t Certain Why.” Want more? You can read the full article here
