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Wow, this is fascinating on a number of levels. China reportedly plans to update the computer systems on nuclear submarines with AI to enhance commanders' thinking and decision-making. scmp.com/news/china/soc…
First of all, the fact that that the senior scientist on the program is talking to the South China Morning Post about this is quite notable as an indicator that, despite the sensitivity of the project, the powers that be presumably want this story to receive some attention.
Next, this is telling in terms of how the PLA thinks about the utility of AI. The researcher reportedly highlighted that 'a submarine with AI-augmented brainpower would give the PLA Navy an upper hand in battle and push applications of AI technology to a new level.'
