Experts like Elon Musk and Eliezer Yudkowsky have long warned against the artificial intelligence’s (AI) threat to society, of “civilisation destruction.” When AI came, it was believed to revolutionise the technology that we know today, but the US military is using it for a rather tedious but basic purpose: understanding its whooping $816.7 billion budget.

US military’s policies on defence spending have been part of discussions among experts and American commoners alike, for many years. Now, the bloated annual spending of the Department of Defense (DOD) has reached a point where it can’t be managed by humans alone, but needs a more robust and efficient tech like AI to make sense of all those provisions.

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The Pentagon has created an AI program to understand DOD’s hundreds of revisions and limitations, codenamed GAMECHANGER.&nbsp;

"For most people, policy is a tedious and [elusive] concept, making the idea of understanding and synthesizing tens of thousands of policy requirements a daunting task. But in the midst of the chaos that is the policy world, one DIA officer and a team at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence &amp; Security saw an opportunity," a press release about GAMECHANGER from the Defense Intelligence Agency, the military’s spy wing, says.

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<h2>GAMECHANGER: Pentagon’s AI program</h2>

GAMECHANGER is an artificial intelligence and natural language processing application created with the purpose of improving the way DoD policymakers navigate the department’s mountain of policies and requirements.&nbsp;

The project was developed in 2018 but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first unclassified tool of its kind and “is rapidly setting the precedent for how the Government utilises advanced technology to process vast amounts of data”, said DIA in the press release.&nbsp;

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The program is developed by the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, a subdivision of the US Air Force. Upon its completion, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center transferred ownership of it to the office of the Defense Department comptroller, which handles budgetary and fiscal matters for the Pentagon.

<h2>How GAMECHANGER works?</h2>

The GAMECHANGER, like any other AI-based program, uses&nbsp;a natural processing application. Natural processing application is a broad term in computer science referring to the use of machine learning to allow computers to interpret human speech and writing.

GAMECHANGER specifically enables officers to understand their programs through the lens of higher guidance and helps the DOD focus on policy gaps and requirements.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Experts like Elon Musk and Eliezer Yudkowsky have long warned against the artificial intelligence’s (AI) threat to society, of “civilisation destruction.” When AI came, it was believed to revolutionise the technology that we know today, but the US military is using it for a rather tedious but basic purpose: understanding its whooping $816.

Experts like Elon Musk and Eliezer Yudkowsky have long warned against the artificial intelligence’s (AI) threat to society, of “civilisation destruction.” When AI came, it was believed to revolutionise the technology that we know today, but the US military is using it for a rather tedious but basic purpose: understanding its whooping $816.7 billion budget. US military’s policies on defence spending have been part of discussions among experts and American commoners alike, for many years. Now, the bloated annual spending of the Department of Defense (DOD) has reached a point where it can’t be managed by humans alone, but needs a more robust and efficient tech like AI to make sense of all those provisions. Also Read | Spain: Minor girls fall victim to deepfake porn, AI generated nudes shock the nation The Pentagon has created an AI program to understand DOD’s hundreds of revisions and limitations, codenamed GAMECHANGER. "For most people, policy is a tedious and [elusive] concept, making the idea of understanding and synthesizing tens of thousands of policy requirements a daunting task. But in the midst of the chaos that is the policy world, one DIA officer and a team at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence & Security saw an opportunity," a press release about GAMECHANGER from the Defense Intelligence Agency, the military’s spy wing, says. Also Read | UK inflation drops to 6.7 per cent, potentially impacting Bank of England's rate decision GAMECHANGER: Pentagon’s AI program GAMECHANGER is an artificial intelligence and natural language processing application created with the purpose of improving the way DoD policymakers navigate the department’s mountain of policies and requirements. The project was developed in 2018 but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first unclassified tool of its kind and “is rapidly setting the precedent for how the Government utilises advanced technology to process vast amounts of data”, said DIA in the press release. Also Read | As India-Canada ties sour, New Delhi suspends visa services for Canadians The program is developed by the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, a subdivision of the US Air Force. Upon its completion, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center transferred ownership of it to the office of the Defense Department comptroller, which handles budgetary and fiscal matters for the Pentagon. How GAMECHANGER works? The GAMECHANGER, like any other AI-based program, uses a natural processing application. Natural processing application is a broad term in computer science referring to the use of machine learning to allow computers to interpret human speech and writing. GAMECHANGER specifically enables officers to understand their programs through the lens of higher guidance and helps the DOD focus on policy gaps and requirements. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Pentagon developed AI programme to navigate its bloated budget and 'mountain' of policies

Japan&#39;s Sony Corp said on Wednesday it has brought back AIBO more than a decade since it last made the robotic dog, as the electronics and entertainment firm seeks to rebuild its reputation for innovation after years of restructuring.

The announcement comes a day after Sony confirmed its renaissance by forecasting its highest-ever profit this financial year, sending its shares surging to a nine-year high.

AIBO is billed as a pet that behaves like a real dog using artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and interact with its owner and surroundings. The upgrade sees AIBO equipped with new sensing and movement technologies as well as far more advanced AI backed by cloud computing to develop the dog&#39;s personality.

Sales begin in Japan in January for 198,000 yen ($1,739).

Sony pioneered entertainment robots with AIBO in 1999. It sold about 150,000 dogs in Japan before ceasing production seven years later when its core consumer electronics business struggled in price wars with emerging Asian rivals.

&#39;It was a difficult decision to stop the project in 2006, but we continued development in AI and robotics.&#39; Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai said at a news briefing.

&#39;I asked our engineers a year and a half ago to develop (new) AIBO because I strongly believe robots capable of building loving relationships with people help realise Sony&#39;s mission (to inspire).&#39;

The reborn AIBO features new actuator technology allowing it move more smoothly and naturally like a real dog. With sensing and AI technologies, AIBO can run toward its owner and detect smiles and words of praise, and can remember what actions please the owner. Its eyes are made of organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays making it capable of diverse expressions.

Sony said it aims to sell at least as many new AIBO as the original, without giving a time frame. It also said it is considering overseas sales.

The firm sees AI as a future pillar of growth, hoping to catch up with major technology companies such as Facebook Inc, Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc&#39;s Google.

It invested an undisclosed sum last year in Cogitai, a U.S. AI start-up focusing on technology that allows machines to learn continually and autonomously from interaction in the real world. It also established a venture capital fund to build partnerships with researchers and start-up companies in AI and robotics.

Earlier this year, Sony Education launched its first product, Koov, which aims to teach children coding through building and programming robots using plastic blocks.

The reborn AIBO features new actuator technology allowing it move more smoothly and naturally like a real dog.

Japan's Sony Corp said on Wednesday it has brought back AIBO more than a decade since it last made the robotic dog, as the electronics and entertainment firm seeks to rebuild its reputation for innovation after years of restructuring. The announcement comes a day after Sony confirmed its renaissance by forecasting its highest-ever profit this financial year, sending its shares surging to a nine-year high. AIBO is billed as a pet that behaves like a real dog using artificial intelligence (AI) to learn and interact with its owner and surroundings. The upgrade sees AIBO equipped with new sensing and movement technologies as well as far more advanced AI backed by cloud computing to develop the dog's personality. Sales begin in Japan in January for 198,000 yen ($1,739). Sony pioneered entertainment robots with AIBO in 1999. It sold about 150,000 dogs in Japan before ceasing production seven years later when its core consumer electronics business struggled in price wars with emerging Asian rivals. 'It was a difficult decision to stop the project in 2006, but we continued development in AI and robotics.' Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai said at a news briefing. 'I asked our engineers a year and a half ago to develop (new) AIBO because I strongly believe robots capable of building loving relationships with people help realise Sony's mission (to inspire).' The reborn AIBO features new actuator technology allowing it move more smoothly and naturally like a real dog. With sensing and AI technologies, AIBO can run toward its owner and detect smiles and words of praise, and can remember what actions please the owner. Its eyes are made of organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays making it capable of diverse expressions. Sony said it aims to sell at least as many new AIBO as the original, without giving a time frame. It also said it is considering overseas sales. The firm sees AI as a future pillar of growth, hoping to catch up with major technology companies such as Facebook Inc, Apple Inc and Alphabet Inc's Google. It invested an undisclosed sum last year in Cogitai, a U.S. AI start-up focusing on technology that allows machines to learn continually and autonomously from interaction in the real world. It also established a venture capital fund to build partnerships with researchers and start-up companies in AI and robotics. Earlier this year, Sony Education launched its first product, Koov, which aims to teach children coding through building and programming robots using plastic blocks.

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