The US military has been running some AI experiments with some of them being very ambitious. As per the Driver report, the US Northern Command recently finished a series of tests for Global Information Dominance Experiments (GIDE), a combination of AI, cloud computing, and sensors that will enable the Pentagon to predict events, says Command leader General Glen VanHerck.

While it’s not as futuristic as it sounds, but it could bring a major overhaul in the operations of the military and government. The machine learning system examines changes in raw, real-time data that point to possible trouble.

 Days of work done in seconds

For example, if satellite imagery shows signs that a rival country’s submarine is about to depart from port, the AI will be able to flag that movement knowing the submarine is about to leave. Military analysts can take hours or even days to gather such information; however, the new tech can do it within seconds, VanHerck said.

The platform could soon be used in real-world situations. VanHerck believed the military was “ready to field” the software, and could use it for the next Globally Integrated Exercise in spring 2022. There are many plus points for using predictive AI. Instead of just reacting to events r relying on old information, the Pentagon could take preventive measures such as developing forces or scaling up defenses.

Limitations to the new AI system

The system could also provide an “opportunity” for the civilian government, VanHerck added. He didn’t divulge into the details, but this could help stop acts of aggression while they’re still brewing.

Though there are a few limitations, the AI looks for out-of-the-box clues, such as a greater number of aircraft or parked cars. It can’t confirm what’s happening exactly and will need human assistance. Still, the new system could be worthwhile if it manages to prevent sudden attacks or leads to negotiations to avoid conflicts.