February 28, 2018

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the United States Air Force

By Paul Scharre and Capt Michael Kanaan

Join Paul Scharre, Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security program at CNAS, in a discussion with Capt Michael Kanaan about how artificial intelligence and machine learning is being incorporated into the United States Air Force (USAF) and how these technologies are affecting the USAF’s missions and priorities.

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