Lockheed Martin has announced the launch of a new initiative called "AI Fight Club" - a virtual landfill, where companies can test their AI algorithms for military applications. Program, which is announced 3 June by John Clarke, senior vice president of technology and strategic innovation at Lockheed, aims to create a digital training ground for AI systems, covering airborne operations, on land, at sea and in space.
This initiative appeared on the background of the Pentagon's effort to accelerate the implementation of the AI, Because military competitors, In particular, China, actively invest in autonomous weapons systems and the possibilities of war on the basis of AI. Clark noted, that AI technology penetrates all aspects of war, which requires a test site, so that all new AI algorithms and inventions can be properly tested. Originally Lockheed planned to develop a platform for testing your own algorithms, but decided to give access to it for smaller suppliers with promising technologies, which do not have infrastructure according to Pentagon standards.
Participants will use the government -approved models and modeling tools to demonstrate their AI algorithms in difficult scenarios, that simulate real threats — from space surveillance to state defense and amphibious operations. The company structures the platform in accordance with the standards of the Ministry of Defense, to ensure the relevance of the results to national security. Clark noted, that Lockheed Martin promises to protect participants' intellectual property, like a movie 1999 of the year "Fight Club", where is that, that happens inside the club, It remains in the club.
However, teams will be able to publish and present their research and results. The best participants can attract the attention of Lockheed as potential suppliers. The company views AI Fight Club as a tool for checking real capabilities - separation of practical technologies from "glossy marketing brochures".
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