In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Was Overwhelmed.
In Ukraine, New American Technology Won the Day. Until It Was Overwhelmed. April 23, 2024 Authored: By David E. Sanger Published: New York Times Summary: Six years ago, Google embarked on Project Maven to develop AI for military use, but internal dissent led to withdrawal. Despite this, Project Maven continued under other contractors, aiding the […]
The Next Step in Military AI Multilateralism
The Next Step in Military AI Multilateralism March 26, 2024 Authored: By Michael Depp Published: Lawfare Summary: In November 2023, alongside the AI Safety Summit, the U.S. updated its Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of AI, gaining new signatories like the U.K., Japan, and others, to promote safer AI use in military contexts. This […]
The Tech Apocalypse Panic is Driven by AI Boosters, Military Tacticians, and Movies
The Tech Apocalypse Panic is Driven by AI Boosters, Military Tacticians, and Movies March 20, 2024 Authored: By Matthew Guariglia Published: Electronic Frontier Foundation Summary: The anxiety around artificial intelligence (AI) potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes, especially in military contexts, has been escalating. Concerns have been fueled by speculative scenarios, such as AI favoring nuclear […]
New Tools Are Needed to Address the Risks Posed by AI-Military Integration
New Tools Are Needed to Address the Risks Posed by AI-Military Integration March 18, 2024 Authored: By Sarah Shoker, Andrew Reddie, Alan Hickey & Leah Walker Published: Lawfare Summary: Amid escalating global tensions, a consensus on AI’s military use is emerging, highlighted by a Washington, D.C. meeting of the Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use […]
Inside Project Maven, the US Military’s AI Project
Inside Project Maven, the US Military’s AI Project February 29, 2024 Authored: By Saleha Mohsin Published: Bloomberg Summary: In 2017, the US military initiated Project Maven to integrate AI into warfare, leveraging Big Tech’s object recognition capabilities. Challenges arose regarding innovation within the Pentagon and ethical concerns over deploying automatic target recognition systems in combat. […]
A.I. Joe: The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the Military
A.I. Joe: The Dangers of Artificial Intelligence and the Military February 29, 2024 Authored: By Robert Weissman & Savannah Wooten Published: Public Citizen Summary: In August 2023, the Pentagon announced its commitment to a data-driven and AI-empowered military through the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) initiative, emphasizing the role of AI in enhancing […]
DOD Increases AI Capacity Through Strategy, Alignment
DOD Increases AI Capacity Through Strategy, Alignment January 9, 2024 Authored: By Joseph Clark Published: DOD News Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense has significantly improved its ability to field new tactics and technologies, particularly in artificial intelligence, according to Michael C. Horowitz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities. He […]
Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill
Loyal Wingman Drone Cost, Capability Concerns Emerge In Defense Bill December 8, 2023 Authored: By Joseph Trevithick Published: The War Zone Summary: The draft of the U.S. defense policy bill for the 2024 Fiscal Year mandates that the Air Force and Navy disclose details on the costs and capabilities of their Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) […]
Some tech leaders fear AI. ScaleAI is selling it to the military
Some tech leaders fear AI. ScaleAI is selling it to the military October 22, 2023 Authored: By Gerrit De Vynck Published: Washington Post Summary: ScaleAI, a leading AI company, is positioning itself as a key player in the technological rivalry between the United States and China. It recently secured a $249 million contract with the […]
US Military Pledges Principled, Responsible Approach to Artificial Intelligence
US Military Pledges Principled, Responsible Approach to Artificial Intelligence OCTOBER 12, 2023 Authored: by Sonner Kehrt and Eden Stratton Published: The War Horse Summary: The article discusses the military’s investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and the potential ethical and operational challenges. The U.S. military is allocating significant funds for AI and machine learning development. The […]