DAF Leaders Emphasize Adapting AI for Warfighting Success

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at a panel regarding Artificial Intelligence at the Reagan National Defense Forum at Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023. The Reagan National Defense Forum, celebrating “10 Years of Promoting Peace Through Strength,” brings together leaders from across the political spectrum and key stakeholders in the defense community. (Courtesy Photo) Source: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Dec/02/2003350668/-1/-1/0/231202-F-AF000-9037.JPG
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at a panel regarding Artificial Intelligence at the Reagan National Defense Forum at Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 2, 2023. The Reagan National Defense Forum, celebrating “10 Years of Promoting Peace Through Strength,” brings together leaders from across the political spectrum and key stakeholders in the defense community. (Courtesy Photo) Source: https://media.defense.gov/2023/Dec/02/2003350668/-1/-1/0/231202-F-AF000-9037.JPG

December 5, 2023 | Originally published by United States Space Force on December 2, 2023

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall made it clear that the Air Force and Space Force are fully committed — and pushing hard — to develop and deploy artificial intelligence as a key element in meeting security challenges posed by China and other adversaries.

Kendall’s remarks were not new, but by voicing them during a session at the influential Reagan National Defense Forum, he added additional weight to the Department of the Air Force’s efforts to use AI as part of a larger push to modernize.