Artificial Mind on the Warpath

The British radically change military technology

British politicians joined the race for political leadership: this time they are looking for ways to robotize and automate military developments. The research center, which plans to study the capabilities of the artificial intelligence in the military sphere, will be located in the city of Porton Down, where the military base of the British Defense Ministry is already located.

Artificial intelligence is now on the wave of success, it is actively used in medicine, programming, marketing and other areas of life. But the news about its introduction into the military sector is becoming more frequent, confusion is growing in connection with them, and anxiety is growing. However, governments continue the political struggle and begin to introduce such developments in the military-industrial complex.

Initially, British scientists will focus on the possibility of using computer intelligence in controlling UAVs, implementing information protection and helping the military in drawing up battle tactics. Of course, a separate sector will be an attempt to gain the upper hand in the information war.

Such an evolution can radically change the course of hostilities. Artificial intelligence will increase the effectiveness of military operations and is very likely to increase tensions between developed countries. About the creation of such developments said the United States and Russia. Probably, we are waiting for the development of this sphere in other countries.

Governmental support

British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said that cooperation between scientists and the military seemed to him extremely fruitful, and the search for new developments would help strengthen remote combat systems and, possibly, robotics.

The British government gives this initiative the green light. Almost $ 1 billion has already been invested in the project. The British are planning to further develop the project for the introduction of computer intelligence in the military sector.

What awaits us?

Some experts express bewilderment over this policy and even concern. It’s not for nothing that literature and cinema paint not the most cheerful pictures of the near future, but the prospect of war with robots and the all-powerful computer mind is not the most optimistic forecast. Another thing - a sharp increase in the effectiveness of military operations with the help of artificial intelligence and the constant growing tension between the leading political powers. There is nothing to worry about!

Scientists, however, reassure skeptics: now artificial intelligence can solve only the tasks set for it. Accordingly, the computer can not make independent decisions and will not work against its creator.

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