U.S. Air Force AI Jets Project

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The U.S. Air Force plans to add 1,000 AI-piloted jets to its fleet for dangerous missions. The $6 billion contract will be awarded to a private developer. The jets will assist human-piloted missions by escorting, scouting, and attacking ground targets.

Key Points

  • AI-piloted jets will supplement outdated Air Force fleets
  • Developed to counter the 'China threat'
  • Estimated cost of $10 to $20 million per plane

Pros

  • AI-piloted jets can perform dangerous missions too risky for manned aircraft
  • Assist human-piloted missions by escorting, protecting, scouting, and attacking ground targets

Cons

  • Potential ethical concerns regarding autonomous weapons
  • Reliability and safety of AI-piloted jets in combat situations