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Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vets
Lawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.
This flame throwing robot dog proves we’re all doomed
To quote Paris Hilton, “That’s hot.”
By Sarah Sicard
US military calls for better weapons to fight artificial intelligence
The fight in Ukraine has underscored just how effective smart tech accessible to anyone may be in neutralizing the elaborate tools of conventional warfare.
Opinion
Why US agencies buy personal info and what it means in the age of AI
The government faces legal restrictions on gathering personal information on citizens, but the law is largely silent on agencies purchasing the data.
By Anne Toomey McKenna, University of Richmond
Meet Amelia, the US Navy’s conversational AI tech-support tool
Should AI-powered Amelia not be able to answer a question or fix a problem, it's capable of forwarding the matter to a live agent.
New robotics job field may be coming to the Marine Corps
Marine leaders aren’t yet sure how they will find or train people with the knowledge to operate autonomous systems.
Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral
A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power.
ChatGPT’s chief calls for new federal agency to regulate AI
Altman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.
By Matt O'Brien, The Associated Press
US launches artificial intelligence military use initiative
The initiative seeks to impose order on an emerging technology that can change the way war is waged.
By Mike Corder, The Associated Press
What would it look like if ‘The Muppets’ went to war? Now we know
Sgt. Kermit is reporting for duty.
By Sarah Sicard
Robotics companies don’t want robots weaponized — will anyone listen?
Whether anyone will adhere to the contents of letter is another story.
By Jon Simkins