Avast ye, US Air Force Secretary Kendall be takin' a joy ride in a contraption guided by a blasted AI!
2024-05-05
"Arrr, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall did step aboard the cockpit of an F-16 with a mind of its own, as it faced off in a fierce battle against a plane piloted by a mere mortal. Shiver me timbers, 'tis a sight to behold!"
Arr matey! U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall be takin' a ride in the cockpit of a fighter jet, sailin' over the desert in California like a true buccaneer. Last month, Kendall announced his bold plans to fly in an AI-controlled F-16 to the U.S. Senate, speakin' of the future of air warfare dependin' on autonomous drones. The senior Air Force leader ventured to Edwards Air Force Base, witnessin' AI flight in real time where Chuck Yeager once broke the sound barrier, me hearties.After the daring flight, Kendall shared his thoughts on the technology, stressin' the importance of AI in air combat. The AI-controlled F-16, named Vista, sped through maneuvers at over 550 mph, testin' Kendall's mettle with nearly five times the force of gravity. Alongside Vista flew a human-piloted F-16, engagin' in a fierce race of twists and loops.Despite concerns about AI makin' life-and-death decisions without human consultation, Kendall reassured that human oversight will always be key. The Air Force aims to have over 1,000 AI-operated drones by 2028, with plans for a futuristic fleet alongside human-piloted jets. The Pentagon seeks to stay ahead in military innovation, wary of China's modernized air defense systems, arr!