AI at War : How Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning Are Changing Naval Warfare

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the most beneficial technological development of the twenty-first century. Media hype and raised expectations for results, however, have clouded understanding of the true nature of AI--including its limitations and potential. AI at War provides a balanced and practical understanding of applying AI to national security and warfighting professionals as well as a wide array of other readers. Although the themes and findings of the chapters are relevant across the U.S. Department of Defense, to include all Services, the Joint Staff and defense agencies as well as allied and partner ministries of defense, this book is a case study of warfighting functions in the Naval Services--the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Sam J. Tangredi and George Galdorisi bring together over thirty experts, ranging from former DOD officials and retired flag officers to scientists and active duty junior officers. These contributors present views on a vast spectrum of subjects pertaining to the implementation of AI in modern warfare, including strategy, policy, doctrine, weapons, and ethical concerns. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the most beneficial technological development of the twenty-first century, but it is often misunderstood outside of specialists in the field. AI at War provides a balanced and practical understanding of this dawning new technology, explaining the importance of machine learning, human-machine interfaces, and big data analysis, components that are often omitted or misunderstood. While AI has many potential applications, Tangredi and Galdorisi have brought together more than thirty experts to focus on those elements relating to national security, making clear the importance and the potential of AI in defending the nation and in warfighting. Contributors include Robert Work, former Deputy Secretary of Defense; Admiral James Stavridis, former Commander, Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Admiral Michael Rogers, former Director of the National Security Agency; and Admiral Scott Swift, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet; as well as scientists and operators who share their theoretical and experiential knowledge of this "game-changing" new field. Présentation de l'éditeur : "AI at War is intended to provide a balance and practical understanding for both national security professionals and the interested public of the application of AI to war fighting. Although the themes and findings of the chapters are generally applicable across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), to include all Services, Joint Staff and defense agencies, as well as allied and partner ministries of defense/defence, it is a "case study" of war fighting functions in the Naval Services-the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps." "AI at War is intended to provide a balanced and practical understanding for both national security professionals and the interested public of the application of AI to war fighting. Although the themes and findings of the chapters are generally applicable across the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), to include all Services, Joint Staff and defense agencies, as well as allied and partner ministries of defense/defence, it is a "case study" of war fighting functions in the Naval Services-the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps"-- Provided by the publisher