In a major step toward integrating artificial intelligence into military activities, the US Air Force recently completed the first official test flight of a fighter aircraft controlled by an AI system.

The Ukrainian Air Force has stated that they expect F-16 multi-role fighters to appear in Ukrainian airspace as soon as possible. Source: Illia Yevlash, spokesperson for Ukraine's Air Force, in a comment to Ukrainska Pravda Quote: "After Easter [early May - ed.

With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. But the aerial combat that followed was unlike any other: This F-16 was controlled by artificial intelligence,

Summary: The U.S. Air Force is advancing artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities within its ranks by incorporating AI pilots into F-16 combat aircraft as part of DARPA's Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program.

He expressed confidence in the AI technology, stating that based on his experience, he would trust the AI to make decisions when it came to dropping bombs. Many people and organizations are scared of AI deciding when to launch weapons.