Helping NATO to Embrace Artificial Intelligence

AI and autonomy are two closely linked concepts. While AI refers to computer-controlled systems, autonomy describes how independently they can act from human operators. NATO has long understood the need to prioritize technological integration with AI and autonomy and published its first AI strategy in October 2021. Notable AI projects include the Chinese Brain Project's mind-controlled drones, and Russia's MiG system, which recommends maneuvers to fighter pilots. Amongst Allied capabilities, the United States Project Maven utilizes target recognition systems to identify hostile combatants and platforms, and the British army's Battlegroup Command and Control Trainer runs conflict simulations.