China has leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the precision and range of its artillery, aiming to reduce the cost of warfare by improving navigation and automating in-flight regulation, according to an expert cited by Fox News Digital. Matt McInnis, senior fellow for the Institute for the Study of War, highlighted the importance of not only observing but also accurately forecasting conditions using AI-enabled data ingestion and exploitation. Anticipating the operating environment, including weather and enemy fire, is as crucial as real-time observation during flight.
China has fully embraced the potential of AI technology and has already explored its applications in various fields such as manufacturing, construction, and the military. Scientists from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army conducted multiple tests in different conditions throughout 2022, proving that AI technology could enable artillery to hit human-sized targets up to 10 miles away with exceptional precision, surpassing the capabilities of existing large weapons.
The article includes images depicting a surface-to-air missile system at the Zhuhai Airshow in Guangdong province and a U.S. Navy officer on the USS Robert Smalls guided missile cruiser during a port visit in Danang. The enhanced accuracy and ability to quickly adjust flight paths and navigate changing weather conditions delivered by AI technology make it an attractive proposition for many countries.
McInnis expressed concerns about China’s claims of developing small coil and rail guns, emphasizing the need to carefully assess the potential risks and benefits of incorporating new technology into military operations. Achieving more accurate artillery that can leverage vast amounts of data in real-time is a challenge that few nations have successfully addressed.
The article further mentions China’s collaboration with experts from the China-United Arab Emirates Belt and Road lab to develop this technology, highlighting the advantages it offers in terms of minimizing the use of arms during assaults and optimizing force maintenance.
While AI can enhance precision and accelerate decision-making, McInnis cautioned against completely handing off decision-making to AI systems. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach, considering the technical and ethical challenges associated with autonomous targeting.
The article concludes with short biographical information about Peter Aitken, the Fox News Digital reporter covering national and global news.
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