The algorithms used in these operations were developed under Project Maven, a program launched in 2017 to increase automation use within the Department of Defense. This trend of using AI for target acquisition is growing, with Israel also reported to be using AI software to decide where to drop bombs in Gaza. The Israeli program, dubbed "The Gospel," compiles data and recommends targets to human analysts, suggesting up to 200 targets in a 10-12 day period.
Key takeaways:
- The U.S. military is already deploying artificial intelligence on the battlefield, using computer vision algorithms to help identify targets for airstrikes.
- These algorithms were recently used to carry out more than 85 airstrikes in the Middle East as part of a mission in response to a drone attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members.
- The algorithms were developed as part of Project Maven, a program launched in 2017 designed to spur greater use of automation throughout the Department of Defense.
- Israel is also reported to be using AI software for target acquisition, with a program that can suggest as many as 200 targets in a period of just 10-12 days.