Defense Department artificial intelligence strategy 2019

Artificial Intelligence: Will Special Operators Lead The Way?

“The SOF guys are less risk averse than conventional ground forces, so they’re more apt to push the limit,” said Bob Work, father of the AI-driven Third Offset Strategy. “Their commanders also have embraced AI and autonomous ops.... so I think all the conditions are set for SOF to lead the way in the more direct combat applications of AI and autonomy.”

By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.

Global

Artificial Intelligence: Are We Losing The Race?

"I think Russia and China are in a better position than we are at the moment on Artificial Intelligence," Sen. Sen. James Inhofe said. I asked if he would press hard for more money. Answer: "To me, there are other things that need to be done first."

By Colin Clark

Announcement

Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition

Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.

By Breaking Defense