Training for Artificial Intelligence in Warfare
How soon will the 'killer robots' come to life? Experts say we shouldn't worry.
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By Sintia Radu, Staff Writer | Nov. 8, 2017, at 12:50 p.m.
Artificial intelligence, or AI, seems to be everywhere. Home computers and smartphones now possess speech recognition. Social media platforms are able to tag and label faces and geographic locations. Companies are moving fast to develop vehicles with self-driving capabilities. This type of intelligence exhibited by machines has invaded most activities and new discoveries are constantly announced as part of a global trend to automate as much of our lives as possible.
With technology rapidly evolving, governments are taking a closer look at AI as a way to further their strategic interests. One such area, national defense, is sparking debate.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2017-11-08/artificial-intelligence-poses-new-issues-for-countries-militaries
