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Posted 8/25/2023, 2:32:03 PM

How revisiting naval aviation’s lessons can (and cannot) inform military AI innovation

The Pentagon can learn valuable lessons about harnessing AI from the historical development of carrier aviation, including the importance of realistic experimentation, navigating bureaucracy effectively, and empowering visionary personnel, in order to fully grasp the scope of AI's potential military impact.

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