Autonomous weapons will be 'key part' of US warfare: Joint Chiefs chairman
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said autonomous weapons will be a 'key and essential part' of US warfare, with the Pentagon exploring autonomous tech for drones and command-and-control operations. Lawmakers have raised concerns about AI accountability and compliance with the laws of war.
Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs Chairman, stated that autonomous weapons will be crucial in future US warfare. The Pentagon is considering autonomous technology for drones and command-and-control operations. Caine made these remarks at Vanderbilt University's Asness Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats. The US military is looking to adopt artificial intelligence tools to automate national security decisions. Lawmakers have questioned the Pentagon about AI use in a deadly strike on an Iranian school during the US-Israel war against Tehran. Caine also emphasized the need for the US government to be 'better buyers' for the private sector, suggesting that current acquisition frameworks are slowing contract workflows.
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