(Getty Images) Experts link up in Thailand for US-China Track 2 dialogue on AI DefenseScoop got a rare preview ahead of the latest meetup from participants involved in the talks. May 20, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) US eyes first multinational meeting to implement new ‘responsible AI’ declaration The Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of AI and Autonomy was unveiled in 2023. Jan 9, 2024 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) Congress wants alerts on any DOD autonomous weapons policy revamps Lawmakers moved to require new oversight regarding DOD Directive 3000.09 via the fiscal 2024 NDAA. Dec 13, 2023 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) US trying to get other countries to agree to eschew AI for nuclear command and control The U.S. State Department unveiled a new declaration Thursday regarding artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons, in the hopes that other nations will sign on. Feb 16, 2023 By Jon Harper
River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images) Pentagon updates guidance for development, fielding and employment of autonomous weapon systems The updated DOD Directive 3000.09, “Autonomy in Weapon Systems,” went into effect Wednesday. Jan 25, 2023 By Jon Harper
(Getty Images) Pentagon identifies early focus areas for autonomous weapons policy update DOD officials will be focusing on outdated review processes and accounting for new artificial intelligence initiatives. Jun 16, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
(Getty Images) Pentagon’s autonomous weapon rules might be in for a revamp A lot has changed since the release of DOD Directive 3000.09, so now, senior officials are considering updates to better suit modern capabilities. May 17, 2022 By Brandi Vincent
An artist’s rendering of networked, collaborative and autonomous weapons, with each communicating with the others. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Chris Quinlan) Air Force positions autonomous drones, networked weapon systems as top priorities The Air Force is asking Congress for more than $100 million in additional R&D funding for autonomous drones and networked weapon systems. Apr 12, 2022 By Jon Harper