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Our free newsletter this week is on AI in Military Applications.   Irena Cronin and I write this newsletter every week.   AI is transforming modern warfare and defense with applications in autonomous weapons, intelligence, surveillance, decision-making, and cybersecurity. By enabling precision strikes, enhancing real-time data analysis, and supporting complex logistics, AI empowers militaries with unprecedented efficiency and accuracy. As leading nations race to leverage AI for strategic advantage, ethical and legal questions around accountability, privacy, and the limits of autonomous action have become critical. The future of AI in the military holds immense potential but demands careful regulation to ensure it aligns with humanitarian principles and global stability.   The link to subscribe and to read the newsletter is in the reply below.

Palantir Technologies x Anduril Industries Exciting news coming out of the DefenseTech space last week, as Palantir announced a partnership with Anduril to ensure that the US Government leads the way in the use of Artificial Intelligence. The goal? "𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒆, 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂’𝒔 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅-𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝑰 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒏𝒆𝒙𝒕-𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔" This partnership will solve 2 key problems for the adoption of AI in National Security: 1. Data Readiness - current data i.e. that collected by vehicles, weapons, and robots at the edge is not retained for AI training and algorithmic innovation. 2. Data Processing - no secure enterprise pipeline exists to turn this data into AI capabilities. US businesses are developing leading models but struggle to deploy them at scale with govt. partners for defense applications. How will Palantir and Anduril work together to provide a solution to this? Check out this article: https://lnkd.in/eVXmwW7v 😀 #AI #MachineLearning #Defense #NationalSecurity #Palantir #Anduril

Pioneering AI Integration at Blue Grass Army Depot The Blue Grass Army Depot is taking a significant leap forward by integrating a new artificial intelligence tool designed to detect threats, positioning itself as the trailblazer among Department of Defense organizations. This innovative AI technology is set to transform how potential threats are identified and responded to, marking a pivotal shift in defense strategies. This cutting-edge tool represents a proactive approach in fortifying national security measures. As AI technology continues to evolve, its role in ensuring safety and efficiency becomes ever more critical. The success of this initiative could set a precedent for similar implementations across other defense entities worldwide. What are your thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence in transforming defense strategies and overall public safety? #ArtificialIntelligence #DefenseInnovation #AIinDefense #SecurityTech #Innovation #BlueGrassArmyDepot

AI in warfare is the subject of the Bloomberg article linked below. Takeaways: 1) AI is officially part of modern warfare: algorithms of the US DOD Project Maven “have located rocket launchers in Yemen and surface vessels in the Red Sea, and helped narrow targets for strikes in Iraq and Syria.” Additionally, Israel and Ukraine are using AI in their ongoing conflicts. 2) While rapid adoption advocates argue “that combat will soon take place at a speed faster than the human brain can follow,” others raise practical concerns about compatibility with current military networks data, and troops are “reluctant to entrust their lives to software they aren’t sure works.” And while ethicists raise the alarm about leaving fatal decisions to machines, others push the Pentagon to move faster, to avoid the US falling behind China in an AI arms race. 3)The goal of Project Maven is to identify battlefield personnel and equipment by teaching itself to pick out objects based on training data, including satellite imagery, geolocation data from communications intercepts, and user feedback. 4) “A growing number of US military officers predict that AI will transform the way America and its enemies make war, ranking it alongside the radio and machine gun in its potential to revolutionize combat.” “In all, the US military has more than 800 active AI projects, with goals that include processing weapons-sensor data and planning resupply routes for ammunition.” 5) Maven “can now incorporate data from radar systems that see through clouds, darkness and rain…and from heat-detecting infrared sensors…It can also analyze nonvisual information, by cross-referencing geolocation tags from electronic surveillance and social media feeds.” 6) Though it’s still up to humans to decide whether to pull the trigger, with Maven’s assist, a human can sign off on 80 targets an hour versus 30 without it. 7) While algorithms are quicker they aren’t yet as accurate as human personnel, so AI isn’t ready to recommend the order of attack or the best weapon to use. 8) Still, per General Chris Donahue,”You will not have a choice. Your adversaries are going to choose for you that you have to do this…machines will be fighting machines, robots will be fighting robots. It’s already happening.” Dave’s take: Military use of AI may be inevitable but autonomous killing systems still seem very ill-advised. As I have said before, one hopes that lawmakers are spending as much thought on regulating battlefield AI as they are on civilian uses. https://lnkd.in/gc5-R_Wf

The Biden administration has issued a national security memorandum highlighting the urgency of accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence within military and intelligence sectors. This directive aims to ensure that agencies swiftly and safely deploy the most advanced AI systems available. In a recent discussion on "Bloomberg Technology," Bloomberg Government reporter Courtney Rozen provided insights into the implications of this memorandum, emphasizing the administration's commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology into national defense strategies. As the landscape of military technology evolves, the focus on AI adoption signals a significant shift in operational capabilities and strategic planning. #ArtificialIntelligence #NationalSecurity #MilitaryTechnology #Innovation ---------------------- Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eVr44WYB

The debate over AI weapons is heating up, and it's more than just a technological concern—it's a moral imperative. As autonomous systems infiltrate military strategies, we must confront the ethical dilemmas of allowing machines to make life-or-death decisions. The risks are immense: lack of human oversight, rapid escalation of conflicts, and the potential for unintended consequences can lead to catastrophic outcomes. While Silicon Valley firms argue that military collaboration is crucial for national security, critics warn of a dangerous AI arms race that undermines international stability. We urgently need a global framework for regulation before we spiral into a future where machines, not humans, dictate the terms of warfare. The decisions we make today will shape tomorrow's ethical landscape in warfare and beyond. Are we ready to take responsibility? #AI #Ethics #GlobalSecurity

Cognitive Electronic Warfare (CEW) represents a significant advancement in electronic warfare. It enables operators to adapt to evolving electronic threats by coupling sensors/effectors with AI and machine learning technologies. This not only enhances situational awareness but can automate critical decision-making processes. The approach reduces the cognitive burden on operators and improves our forces' stealth, protection, and safety. As advanced AI continues to be integrated into the electromagnetic spectrum, CEW leads the way in modern defense technologies, ensuring our systems are smarter, faster, and more resilient. Join our mission and follow us now for more content about AI, defense tech, and innovation. #ai #technology #artificialintelligence #auditableAI #edgecomputing #military

We must prioritize and develop science-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) assurance methods for national security applications. Learn more in the article below:👇

This is actually a pretty slick little system. Ruggedised compute with tonnes of GPU power (274 TFLOPS) and plenty of IO options. Can be deployed pretty much anywhere... https://lnkd.in/gTncAXyF

Should I be scared by OpenAI's stand on the use of AI in the US military? At the start of 2024, OpenAI’s stance on military use of its technology was crystal clear: 𝐍𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐍𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐞. But by January 10, 2024, that clarity had already shifted. OpenAI updated its policies, banning the use of AI for “harming yourself or others” instead. Fast forward to October 24, 2024, OpenAI announced its official pivot toward national security, stating that AI could help “protect people, deter adversaries and even prevent future conflict.” Now, OpenAI is partnering with defense-tech firm Anduril to deploy AI technology directly on the battlefield, focused on counter-drone systems to protect U.S. and allied personnel. This rapid policy transformation in less than a year raises critical questions: - How far should private AI companies go in supporting national security? - Can these partnerships truly align with OpenAI’s mission to benefit humanity? What’s your take on AI stepping onto the battlefield? Is it a step toward safety—or a dangerous precedent? Care to discuss or share your views?