U-2 spy plane uses artificial intelligence to control radar

Maj. “Vudu” a U-2 Dragon Lady pilot assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing prepares to taxi after returning from a training sortie at Beale Air Force Calif. Dec. 15 2020. c USAF

Source: US Air Force

The US Air Force for the first time used an artificially intelligent algorithm program, called ARTUµ, to control the radar on a Lockheed U-2 spy plane.

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