US may lag behind China in AI-driven warfare due to budget constraints and delayed funding.
The US military faces challenges in developing AI-driven warfare technology due to budget constraints and delayed funding, potentially falling behind China's rapid military modernization. The US Air Force and Navy have initiated AI projects like F/A-XX and Next Generation Air Dominance System, but limited funding from the Fiscal Responsibility Act could allow China to surpass the US in military AI capabilities by 2035. To maintain global air dominance, the US must prioritize funding for AI warfighting modernization programs and support domestic industries.
August 24, 2024
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