The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) announced the successful test flight of an XQ-58A Valkyrie, an unmanned jet powered by advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. This milestone in autonomous aviation was achieved following a three-hour flight directed entirely by AI and machine-learning systems, signaling a significant leap towards the use of AI-managed aircraft in military operations. The flight demonstrated the AI’s capacity to process mission-critical information autonomously, paving the way for increased use of such technologies in future Air Force operations. Col. Tucker Hamilton, the Air Force’s AI test and operations chief, noted that the mission showcased … Continue reading AI Takes Cockpit: U.S. Air Force’s Successful Test Flight of the Autonomous XQ-58A Valkyrie