Dogfight?! Why would dogs fight?
What does "dogfight" bring to mind? Perhaps two dogs fighting each other. Here, it’s about planes fighting it out in the sky.
"Dogfight" means close-range aerial combat between fighter aircraft in the sky. Pilots try to shoot down other planes while avoiding getting shot themselves.
How is AI involved in this?
Dogfights typically feature human pilots, but imagine one in which artificial intelligence (AI) faces off against humans!
The United States Air Force (USAF) confirmed the first successful dogfight between an AI-piloted fighter jet and a human-piloted aircraft.
The USAF didn’t announce who won the dogfight. Also, no live weapons were used, and pilots were present on the AI-piloted plane to take control if anything went wrong.
Innovation in warfare!
The recent dogfight proves AI can be used in warfare, possibly replacing humans and saving lives.
But it also raises questions like what would happen if AI turned against humans? What will happen then?
Maybe we should use AI to solve issues related to healthcare, the environment etc., that benefit society.
