US Air Force Advances AI Combat with Historic AI-Piloted F-16 Flights

Secretary Frank Kendall endorses AI technology during tests, emphasizing its necessity for future air combat and strategic security.

AI-controlled F-16, named Vista, demonstrates advanced capabilities in air-to-air combat, outperforming human pilots in tests.
Kendall experiences AI's potential firsthand, stressing the importance of AI in maintaining tactical advantages.
Concerns rise over AI's role in warfare, with calls for stringent controls on autonomous weapons systems.
US plans to deploy over 1,000 AI-enabled aircraft by 2028, aiming to reduce pilot risks and operational costs.
AI technology learning rapidly, with data from real flights enhancing its decision-making processes.