Colonel Tucker Hamilton of the 96th Test Squadron said the AI-powered drone
What is known
Tucker Hamilton said the drone destroyedoperator when he forbade him to attack enemy air defense systems. When the technology was finalized, the drone based on artificial intelligence could not attack a person. However, he decided to destroy the communication towers.
Ann Stefanek commented on this information(Ann Stefanek), spokeswoman for the U.S. Air Force office at the Department of Defense. She denied the colonel's statement and said the service had not conducted similar experiments with artificial intelligence.
According to Ann Stefanek, the US Air Force is committed toethical and responsible use of AI technologies. She also added that Colonel Hamilton was joking and his words were likely taken out of context and misinterpreted.
On the other hand, it is not entirely clear whether thebase "Eglin» (Eglin) all experiments with the US Air Force Department of Public Affairs. Especially when it comes to tests that require only a computer and software. The 96th test squadron has not yet commented on the situation.