Artificial Intelligence

New technology trends and innovations occur on a surprisingly regular basis. While many such advancements benefit the defense and Homeland Security sectors, they can also come with significant risks. Here’s a look at some emerging technologies and their impact. Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) is generally used to refer to computer systems capable of human-level cognition, divided into narrow AI, general AI, and artificial superintelligence. Narrow AI is currently being used in various military applications by a wide range of nations, including for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and cyber operations. Further, it can reduce workloads on government employees and military members by supporting automation and introducing capabilities for autonomous vehicle operation, swarming, and other strategies that provide advantages. While it’s often beneficial to the organizations using it, narrow AI isn’t without its flaws. For example, algorithmic biases may lead to poor results. Additionally, its increasingly widespread use means US agencies must remain aware ......