The US Air Force has announced the success of an AI-controlled jet that faced off against a human pilot in an in-air dogfight test, using an AI-equipped X62-A aircraft. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) developed an AI system capable of autonomously flying a fighter jet while adhering to safety protocols.

The Bottom Line Upfront 

 This breakthrough in AI-controlled flight could have significant implications for the future of military aviation and autonomous systems.

The Breakdown 

DARPA's AI-controlled jet successfully conducted a dogfight test against a human pilot in September 2023.

The AI system was installed in the experimental X-62A aircraft and performed high-aspect nose-to-nose engagements with a human-controlled F-16.

The successful dogfight test demonstrates the progress made in integrating AI systems into fighter jets. This advancement could pave the way for increased autonomy in military aviation and the development of more advanced AI technologies.