Turkish drone magnate Baykar is conducting research on artificial intelligence algorithms to enhance flight safety and enable its aircraft to perceive and understand their surroundings, including their newly developed flying car, 'Cezeri.'
AC Transit plans to use artificial intelligence cameras mounted on buses to catch drivers who illegally park in bus-only lanes, with the primary goal of ensuring the safety of riders, particularly elderly and ADA riders, during boarding and exiting processes. The cameras, developed by Hayden AI, automatically detect violations and generate evidence packages sent to the police, potentially improving the timeliness of bus operations. The implementation of these AI cameras is made possible by new state laws that allow transit agencies to use cameras and AI technology for traffic law enforcement.
The Department of Defense lacks standardized guidance for acquiring and implementing artificial intelligence (AI) at speed, hindering the adoption of cutting-edge technology by warfighters and leaving a gap between US capabilities and those of adversaries like China. The Pentagon needs to create agile acquisition pathways and universal standards for AI to accelerate its integration into the defense enterprise.
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.
The Air Force is developing autonomous combat planes that utilize artificial intelligence and do not require a pilot.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has integrated new intelligence systems into its cutting-edge surveillance aircraft, the ORON, which has the capability to surveil Israel's enemies on its borders as well as more distant countries like Iran. The aircraft, which is faster, can fly higher and travel farther than previous spy aircraft, has advanced intelligence collection capabilities and can provide a 360-degree defense picture. The ORON is expected to provide the Israeli Defense Forces with unprecedented intelligence capabilities.
The Pentagon is set to upgrade its air surveillance technology around Washington DC with a computer vision system that can identify and warn officials of suspicious objects, providing a tenfold increase in performance compared to previous systems.
The U.S. military has announced its Replicator initiative, aiming to deploy thousands of low-cost, autonomous systems within the next 18 to 24 months to counter the growing military capabilities of China and other countries. Additionally, the military has unveiled an AI-enabled airspace monitoring system in Washington D.C. that promises improved threat detection capabilities.
An AI-generated COVID drug enters clinical trials, GM and Google strengthen their AI partnership, and Israel unveils an advanced AI-powered surveillance plane, among other AI technology advancements.
Lockheed Martin and the University of Iowa have successfully demonstrated artificial intelligence-controlled mission capabilities using piloted aircraft, showcasing the potential for autonomous uncrewed systems to collaborate with crewed platforms in combat operations.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is set to announce new limits on its use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, aiming to ensure responsible and effective use while safeguarding privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. The agency plans to adopt AI in various missions, including border control and supply chain security, but acknowledges the potential for unintended harm and the need for transparency. The new policy will allow Americans to decline the use of facial recognition technology and require manual review of AI-generated facial recognition matches for accuracy.
Israel has unveiled the "Barak" tank, an AI-powered military advancement with 360-degree awareness capabilities and advanced observation and night capabilities.
