The Foreign Affairs Interview How Will Artificial Intelligence Transform the Military?
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Nov 30, 2023 The podcast discusses how artificial intelligence will transform the US military, including topics such as the competitive advantage of the US in AI innovation, the importance of responsible AI and potential dangers, creating a digital academy for tech talent, challenges in working with the federal government, and challenges in domestic politics and national security.
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US-China AI Competition
- The US must accelerate AI adoption for national security, but responsibly, due to competition with China.
- China's different system allows faster resource allocation, potentially ceding ground if the US stagnates.
China's State-Directed AI Development
- China's state-controlled system can direct resources and talent more efficiently than the US free market.
- This allows China to rapidly scale efforts in priority areas like AI and potentially outpace US development.
Beyond Killer Robots
- Public perception of military AI often focuses on "killer robots."
- AI can revolutionize mundane but crucial military tasks like procurement, maintenance, and logistics.