July 09, 2023
How Militaries Are Using Artificial Intelligence on and off the Battlefield
Artificial intelligence has been a crucial tool for many nations’ militaries for years. Now, with the war in Ukraine driving innovation, AI’s role is likely to grow. Paul Scharre, vice president and director of studies at the Center for a New American Security, joins Ali Rogin to discuss how militaries have adopted AI and how it might be used on the battlefield in the future.
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