By THE HILLS
Published on Novemeber 12, 2024
The Defense Department on Wednesday announced a new office focused on accelerating and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the military as it aims to deploy autonomous weapons in the near future.
The Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC) will aim to install AI tech into systems for the military, focusing on emerging technologies like generative AI.
The AI RCC, which will be overseen by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office and partner with the Defense Innovation Unit, will come into force as the Pentagon aims to dramatically increase its capabilities to counter Chinese mass in the event of a conflict with its main adversary.
The U.S. wants to deploy thousands of autonomous drones powered by AI through its Replicator initiative. A second Replicator initiative is focused on using new technologies to counter swarms of autonomous drones.