The AI expert is head of the US Department of Defense.
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Washington An autonomous drone that killed its commander: This rumor went viral in the US a few weeks ago, and the US Air Force had to publish a denial. But could combat equipment that becomes independent become reality with the rise of artificial intelligence?
Craig Martell, head of AI at the Pentagon, draws a clear line in an interview and warns: “Especially in the military, where decisions have really far-reaching consequences, it is extremely important that responsibility lies with people.”
Read the full interview with Craig Martell here:
Mr. Martell, what is AI for you?
AI is statistics at scale. That’s all. We count the data of the past and use it to predict the future. The models and computing power have become much more complex and better over the years. I truly believe we are at a tipping point, AI has tremendous transformative power. But it’s not magic, it’s not omniscience, it’s not new life.
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