Sep 25, 2024
AI drones could replace expensive fighter jets soon
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Elon Musk has stirred controversy with a recent post on X that questions the $2 trillion investment in F-35 fighter jets, suggesting the aircraft may become obsolete due to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology.
The tech mogul shared compelling footage on his X account depicting swarms of AI-controlled drones in action. Accompanying the video, Musk expressed his skepticism about manned fighter aircraft, stating “Meanwhile, some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35.”
🚨🇺🇸PENTAGON: FIRST-EVER AI VS. HUMAN AIR BATTLE
Pentagon's Advanced Research Projects has conducted a training air battle between an AI-operated X-62A robotic fighter jet and a human-piloted F-16.
During the initial simulations, the AI won.
Will future wars just be AI… pic.twitter.com/rOZQ5tu3qy
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 19, 2024
His criticism gains credibility from recent simulator testing outcomes where AI demonstrated remarkable superiority over human capabilities. During software development phases, the AI system achieved a decisive victory, defeating its human opponent in all five simulated encounters.
These developments raise significant questions about the future of traditional military aircraft and the role of human pilots in an increasingly AI-dominated battlefield. The stark contrast between conventional fighter jet programs and emerging autonomous technology suggests a potential shift in military aviation strategy.
The Pentagon showed footage of a human fighting an AI-controlled fighter for the first time
The US military conducted the first-ever training dogfight where one of the fighters was controlled by a person and the other by an artificial intelligence (AI) system. This was reported… pic.twitter.com/7HUf03nnb7
— S p r i n t e r (@SprinterFamily) April 18, 2024
The implications of these advancements extend beyond just military applications, potentially signaling a broader transition toward autonomous systems in various sectors.
