The US military's AI experiments seem to be particularly ambitious. The Drive reports that the US Northern Command has completed tests for Global Information Dominance Experiments. This combination of AI, cloud computing, and sensors could allow the Pentagon to predict future events "days in advanced," General Glen VanHerck, Command leader, said. This is not as mysterious as it sounds but could result in major changes in military and government operations.Machine learning-based systems detect changes in real-time raw data and flag them as possible problems. The AI can flag mobilization if satellite imagery indicates that a submarine from a neighboring nation is about to leave port. VanHerck stated that military analysts can spend hours, or even days combing through this information. GIDE technology could send an alert in "seconds."GIDE 3 was the largest dry run yet. All 11 US Commands and the larger Defense Department used a combination of civilian and military sensors to deal with scenarios that might present a challenge in "contested logistics," such as communications through the Panama Canal. Although the technology was not new, General stated that the military "stitched all the pieces together."It could be used in real-world situations very soon. VanHerck believed that the military was ready to field the software and could validate it at the next Globally Integrated Exercise, spring 2022.These AI-based predictive decisions have many advantages. The Pentagon could instead of reacting to current events or relying only on outdated information, it could take proactive actions like deploying troops or increasing defenses. VanHerck said that it could be an "opportunity for civilian government." VanHerck didn't give any examples but it could be a way for politicians to call out aggressions while they are still in their early stages.However, there are limitations. The AI is still looking for unusual clues such as more parked cars or planes. While it can't predict what's going on, humans will be involved in large numbers. The tech can be worth it if it prevents an'surprise attack' or leads to negotiations rather than conflict.
