The Space Force Says We Have to Try Human Augmentation

The chief scientist for the U.S. Space Force says human technological augmentation won't be optional in the future, and the U.S. will need to invest in it to keep pace with countries like Russia and China. Rather than radical redesigns of the human body, however, Joel Mozer proposes augmenting humans with artificial intelligence, including AI so advanced, it can advise commanders on tactics and keep track of complex problems. Mozer, a member of the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), made the comments during an AFRL live event streamed on Facebook. "Today, we are on the brink of a new age, the age of human augmentation," Mozer said. "It's imperative that we embrace this new age, lest we fall behind our strategic competitors."