DOD Considering Joint Office on Artificial Intelligence - Avionics

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD), which is trying to improve the military's artificial intelligence capabilities, is considering setting up a joint office focused on just that. "We would we concentrate all of DOD's efforts since we have a number of AI efforts underway right now," Mattis testified before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee. Mattis made his comments in response to a question from Rep. Seth Moulton, who expressed concern that China aims to match U.S. artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by 2020 and exceed them by 2030. A DOD spokesperson declined to elaborate on the potential joint office. But according to the Pentagon's new national defense strategy, AI is one of a host of technology areas that need more investment to ensure the U.S. military keeps its edge.