Air Force Leaders Meet with Scientists & Industry to Chart Use of Quantum Tech & AI in Future

(AirForceResearchLabs) Air Force leaders met with scientists and industry members mid-May to chart how the service will utilize emerging technologies in the future.
The summit, hosted by Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Stephen Wilson, focused on how to operationalize AI and quantum information science with briefings from experts from headquarters Air Force Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance directorate, Air Force Research Labs, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and technology industry leaders.
But widely utilizing these technologies requires more than building upon current Air Force science and technology investments, according to leaders. It will require embracing the technology as a culture.
“Digital speed, not industrial speed, will win the next war. There are things we need to do now to be the Air Force of the future,” Wilson said.