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Originally Posted by Norm K
Given that humans are so bad at writing software, what makes us think the first truly AI we develop isn't insane?
Here's hoping that AI follows Asimov's laws better than we follow ours.
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I share your concerns.
The "swarm" has been worked by Lincoln Labs at MIT for over a decade. I funded some of their research when I was in uniform. AI, reliable facial recognition and other capabilities are in train.
But the key is that the shrinkage of sensors and aviation support components (GPS, auto pilot, six axis gyros, etc. to credit card-sized form factors) has allowed capabilities to be pushed from large manned aircraft into relatively tiny aircraft.
These guys are putting a gimbal camera on one of our UAS.
Ball Turret Cameras | MicroUAV
Click on one and look at the weights and specs. Crazy stuff.
This guy and I are working a more modern version of this UAS for the Army and Marines:
The video is five years old - imagine the changes. Not if, but when.