Posted 4/10/2024, 11:38:00 AM
US Air Force Tests Self-Flying F-16s, Eyes Future China Conflict
- The US Air Force is testing self-flying F-16 fighter jets and will send the Secretary of the Air Force as a passenger
- There will still be a pilot onboard to monitor the autonomous system
- The technology could lead to jets that are smarter, more efficient, and less expensive
- The self-flying fleet is specifically being developed with a potential future China conflict in mind
- Critics have raised ethical concerns about relying on AI for lethal decision making rather than having human control