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An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

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An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested an AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet in a dogfight. The experimental aircraft, called Vista, showcased its lightning-fast maneuvers and engaged with a human-piloted F-16. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, who flew in the AI-controlled jet, expressed confidence in the future role of AI in air combat. The Air Force plans to have a fleet of over 1,000 unmanned AI-enabled warplanes by 2028. However, concerns about the autonomy of AI in making life-and-death decisions, such as launching weapons, have been raised by arms control experts and humanitarian groups. The military's shift towards AI-driven planes is driven by security, cost, and strategic capability.

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