(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channelTwo Air Force fighter jets recently squared off in a dogfight in California. But it's only a hint of the technology yet to come.The United States is competing to stay ahead of China on AI and its use in weapon systems. Machine learning occurs when a computer analyses data and rule sets to reach conclusions. Aegis was trained through a series of human-programmed if/then rule sets to be able to detect and intercept incoming missiles autonomously, and more rapidly than a human could. There are mechanical limits that keep the still-learning AI from executing maneuvers that would put the plane in danger.

Source: Economic Times May 12, 2024 11:45 UTC