Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Modern Battlefield

September 16, 2020 00:46:40
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Modern Battlefield
Modern War Institute
Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and the Modern Battlefield

Sep 16 2020 | 00:46:40

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Show Notes

This episode examines how special operations forces are integrating high-tech tools like artificial intelligence and machine learning to optimize their operations. Dr. Richard Shultz of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and Gen. Richard Clarke, commander of US Special Operations Command, join the podcast to trace the history of US special operations forces' efforts in Iraq to adapt to the counterterrorism fight there, explain how these forces made use of data to enable a remarkably rapid operational tempo, and describe how a program called Project Maven took shape to harness new technological capabilities.

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